nythfa

Welsh

Etymology

From nyth (“nest”) +‎ -fa.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈnəθva/

Noun

nythfa f (plural nythfeydd, not mutable)

  1. a colony (of birds or insects)
  • cytref (“colony (in biology or chemistry)”)
  • gwladfa (“colony (settlement or governmental unit)”)
  • trefedigaeth (“colony (settlement or governmental unit)”)

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