diafol

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • diafwl

Etymology

From Middle Welsh diauul, from Proto-Brythonic *diaβul, from Latin diabolus. Doublet of diawl.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdjavɔl/
  • Rhymes: -avɔl

Noun

diafol m (plural diefyl or diafoliaid)

  1. devil (evil creature)
    Synonym: ellyll

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
diafol ddiafol niafol 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), “diafol”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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