blewiach

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Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

blew +‎ -iach

Noun[edit]

blewiach pl (no singulative)

  1. fine or wispy hairs, fur, down, stubble
    Synonyms: goflew, manflew

Mutation[edit]

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

Further reading[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “blewiach”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies