gwaddod

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Welsh

Pronunciation

Etymology 1

From Proto-Celtic *wodātu. Synchrynically analysable as a deverbalisation of gwaddodi (to precipitate).

Noun

gwaddod m (plural gwaddodion)

  1. dregs, lees
    Synonyms: gwaelodion, gwehilion, sorod
  2. (geology) sediment
    Synonym: dyddodion
  3. (chemistry) precipitate
Derived terms

Etymology 2

gwadd (mole) +‎ -od

Noun

gwaddod

  1. plural of gwadd or gwadden (mole)

Mutation

Mutated forms of gwaddod
radical soft nasal aspirate
gwaddod waddod ngwaddod unchanged

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), “gwaddod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  • The Language Technologies Unit of the Bedwyr Center of Bangor University (2023) “precipitate”, in Y Termiadur Addysg.