llwynoges

Welsh

Etymology

From llwynog (“fox”) +‎ -es (feminine suffix).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ɬʊɨ̯ˈnɔɡɛs/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ɬʊi̯ˈnoːɡɛs/, /ɬʊi̯ˈnɔɡɛs/

Noun

llwynoges f (plural llwynogesau, masculine llwynog)

  1. (South Wales) vixen

Synonyms

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