cwfl

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English kuvele (cowl).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kʊvl/, [kʰʊvl̩]
    • (South Wales, colloquial) IPA(key): /kuːvʊl/, /kʊvʊl/
  • Rhymes: -ʊvl

Noun

cwfl m (plural cyflau)

  1. hood
    Synonym: cwcwll

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwfl gwfl nghwfl chwfl
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), “cwfl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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