corbys

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Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From cor (dwarf) +‎ pys (peas).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

corbys f (collective, singulative corbysen)

  1. lentils
    Synonyms: pys melyn, pys y llygod, lens, lentyl, lentys

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
corbys gorbys nghorbys chorbys
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), “corbys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies