cilgant

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ cant (“rim, periphery”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪlɡant/

Noun

cilgant m (plural cilgantau)

  1. crescent

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilgant gilgant nghilgant chilgant
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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