cerflun

Welsh

Etymology

From cerf + llun.

Pronunciation

Noun

cerflun m (plural cerfluniau)

  1. statue (three-dimensional work of art)

Derived terms

  • cerflunio (sculpt, verb)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cerflun gerflun ngherflun cherflun
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cerflun”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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