uwdfys
Welsh
Alternative forms
Etymology
From uwd (“porridge”) + bys (“finger”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɨ̞u̯dvɨ̞s/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈɪu̯dvɪs/
Noun
uwdfys m (plural uwdfysedd)
- (anatomy) index finger, forefinger
- Synonyms: mynegfys, bys blaen, bys yr uwd
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| uwdfys | unchanged | unchanged | huwdfys |
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), “uwdfys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies