twmpath

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from a compound of twyn (“hill”) + a second unknown element.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈtʊmpaθ/

Noun

twmpath m (plural twmpathau or tympathau, diminutive twmpethyn)

  1. hillock, mound
    Synonyms: bryncyn, crug, crugyn
  2. clump, lump
  3. clump of bushes
    Synonym: llwyn
  4. gathering
    Synonym: cyfarfod

Derived terms
  • twmpath chwarae
  • twmpath dawns

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
twmpath dwmpath nhwmpath thwmpath
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), “twmpath”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
This article is issued from Wiktionary. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.