rhaidd

Welsh

Etymology

From Latin radius (“ray”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /r̥ai̯ð/

Noun

rhaidd f (plural rheiddiau)

  1. ray, beam (of light)
    Synonyms: pelydryn, pelydr
  2. antler
    Synonyms: osgl, corn
  3. (botany) radius
  4. (geometry, obsolete) radius
    Synonym: radiws

Derived terms

  • rheidden (“ray (physiology)”)
  • rheiddio (“to radiate”)
  • rheiddyn (“dart; glimmer”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of rhaidd
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhaidd raidd unchanged unchanged

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