godhan

Cornish

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Cognate with Welsh gwyfyn.

Pronunciation

Noun

godhan m (plural godhanes)

  1. moth
    Synonym: tykki Duw nos

Derived terms

  • godhan kathik (“puss moth”)
  • godhan klopen (“death's-head hawk moth”)
  • godhan pys (“pea moth”)

Mutation

Mutation of godhan
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
godhan wodhan unchanged kodhan hwodhan wodhan

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Cornish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

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