gafrewig

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Welsh

Etymology

From gafr (goat) + ewig (hind, doe).

Pronunciation

Noun

gafrewig f (plural gafrewigod)

  1. gazelle
    Synonym: gasél
  2. chamois
    Synonym: siami

Mutation

Mutated forms of gafrewig
radical soft nasal aspirate
gafrewig afrewig ngafrewig 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), “gafrewig”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies