gafrewig

Welsh

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɡavˈrɛwɪɡ/

Noun

gafrewig f (plural gafrewigod)

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

Mutation
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
  • 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
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