bolgi

Welsh

Etymology

bol (“stomach”) +‎ ci (“dog”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɔlɡi/

Noun

bolgi m (plural bolgwn)

  1. glutton
    Synonyms: bolerwr, gewai
  2. gourmand
    Synonym: gloddestwr

Mutation

Mutated forms of bolgi
radical soft nasal aspirate
bolgi folgi molgi unchanged

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “bolgi”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bolgi”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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