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Welsh
Etymology
Perhaps related to gwiddon (“mite, weevil”), but the ultimate origin of both words is obscure. gwiddon also has a meaning of "hag," "giantess," which the GPC connects to the word gwŷdd (“wood, trees”).[1]
Pronunciation
Noun
gwyfyn m (plural gwyfynod)
- moth
- Synonym: pryf y gannwyll
Derived terms
Mutation
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), “gwiddon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies