pinafal

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Pinafalau

Etymology

pin (“pine”) +‎ afal (“apple”). Calque of English pineapple.

Pronunciation

Noun

pinafal m (plural pinafalau)

  1. pineapple plant (Ananas comosus)
  2. the fruit of this plant
    Synonym: afal pin

Derived terms

Descendants

  • → Cornish: pinaval

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pinafal binafal mhinafal phinafal
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), “pinafal”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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