cynfas

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English canevas.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkənvas/

Noun

cynfas f (plural cynfasau)

  1. (uncountable) canvas (material used for making sails and tents)
  2. canvas (sheet or cloth made from canvas material)
  3. bedsheet, bedcover (bedding sheet made from any material)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynfas
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynfas gynfas nghynfas chynfas

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