gwlithen

Welsh

Etymology

From gwlith (“dew”) +‎ -en.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales, standard) IPA(key): /ˈɡwlɪθɛn/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɡwliːθɛn/, /ˈɡwlɪθɛn/
  • Rhymes: -ɪθɛn

Noun

gwlithen f (plural gwlithenni)

  1. whitlow
    Synonyms: ewinor, bystwn
  2. slug
    Synonym: malwoden

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwlithen
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwlithen wlithen ngwlithen unchanged

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