perfeddlen

Welsh

Etymology

perfedd (“entrails”) +‎ llen (“curtain”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛrvɛðlɛn/
  • Rhymes: -ɛðlɛn

Noun

perfeddlen f (plural perfeddlenni)

  1. peritoneum
    Synonyms: peritonëwm, gweren
  2. mesentery
    Synonym: mesenteri

Mutation

Mutated forms of perfeddlen
radical soft nasal aspirate
perfeddlen berfeddlen mherfeddlen pherfeddlen

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “perfeddlen”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “perfeddlen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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