gafrewig

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

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

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

gafrewig f (plural gafrewigod)

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

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
gafrewig afrewig ngafrewig unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References[edit]

  • 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