cwb

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See also: Cwb, CWB, and cWb

Welsh

Etymology

English cub, cubby

Pronunciation

Noun

cwb m (plural cybiau or cwbau)

  1. coop, cage
  2. hutch, sty
    Mae'r gwningen yn byw mewn cwb.
    The rabbit lives in a hutch.
  3. kennel

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwb gwb nghwb chwb
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), “cwb”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies