bŵl

See also: bwl

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /buːl/
  • Rhymes: -uːl

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Middle English boule.

Noun

bŵl m (plural bwlau or bylau, diminutive bwlyn)

  1. a round, hollow object
    Synonyms: pêl, glôb, cronnell, cnap
  2. wheel hub
    Synonym: both

Mutation

Mutated forms of bŵl
radical soft nasal aspirate
bŵl fŵl mŵl unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Etymology 2

Noun

bŵl

  1. soft mutation of pŵl (“dull, blunt”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of pŵl
radical soft nasal aspirate
pŵl bŵl mhŵl phŵl

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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