bogail

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Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation

Noun

bogail m or f (plural bogeiliau or bogelau)

  1. (anatomy) navel, belly button.
  2. boss (e.g. on a shield), knob, stud
  3. (transport) hub of a wheel, nave
    Synonyms: both, bŵl
  4. middle, centre
    Synonyms: canol, canolbwynt

Derived terms

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bogail fogail mogail unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bogail”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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