afal y bwci
Welsh
Etymology
From afal (“apple”) and bwci (“boggart, bogey”).
Noun
afal y bwci m (plural afalau'r bwci)
- rosehips, the fruit of the rose plant (Rosa canina)
- Synonym: egroesen
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| afal y bwci | unchanged | unchanged | hafal y bwci |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “afal y bwci”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies