cynffurf

Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

cyn (“wedge”) +‎ ffurf (“form”).

Noun

cynffurf f (plural cynffufiau)

  1. archetype, prototype, pattern
    Synonyms: cynddelw, patrwm

Etymology 2

Calque of English cuneiform. By surface analysis, cŷn (“wedge”) +‎ ffurf (“form”).

Adjective

cynffurf (feminine singular cynffurf, plural cynffurf, not comparable)

  1. cuneiform
  • cynaidd (“wedge-shaped, cuneal”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynffurf
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynffurf gynffurf nghynffurf chynffurf

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