bylchog

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • bylchiog

Etymology

bwlch (“gap”) +‎ -iog

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbəlχɔɡ/

Adjective

bylchog (feminine singular bylchog, plural bylchog, equative mor fylchog, comparative mwy bylchog, superlative mwyaf bylchog)

  1. gapped, gappy, having gaps, notched, jagged
    Synonyms: danheddog, gylfog, dragiog
  2. gappy, intermittent, spasmodic
  3. (architecture) crenellated, having battlements

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bylchog fylchog mylchog unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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