ffagl

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh fagl (“flame”), from Latin facula (“small torch”).

Pronunciation

Noun

ffagl f (plural ffaglau, diminutive ffaglen, not mutable)

  1. flame
    Synonym: fflam
  2. torch, flare
    Synonym: tors

Derived terms

  • Ffagl yr Arth (“the Northern Lights”)
  • ffagldan (“blaze”)
  • ffagliad (“conflagration”)
  • ffaglog (“blazing, flaming”)
  • ffaglu (“to burn, to flame”)
  • ffaglwr, ffaglydd (“kindler, inciter”)
  • lili'r ffagl (“torch lily, Kniphofia”)

Further reading

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “ffagl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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