bwa'r arch

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, bow of the ark.

Noun

bwa'r arch m (plural bwâu'r arch)

  1. rainbow

Synonyms

Mutation

Mutated forms of bwa'r arch
radical soft nasal aspirate
bwa'r arch fwa'r arch mwa'r arch unchanged

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), “bwar arch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies