eurgylch
Welsh
Etymology
From aur (“gold”) + cylch (“circle”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈeɨ̯rɡɨ̞lχ/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈei̯rɡɪlχ/
Noun
eurgylch m (plural eurgylchau)
- halo (of a saint)
Related terms
- lleugylch (“halo (astronomy)”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| eurgylch | unchanged | unchanged | heurgylch |
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), “eurgylch”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies