penfras

Welsh

Etymology

From pen (“head”) +‎ bras (“large, thick, stout”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈpɛnvras/

Adjective

penfras (feminine singular penfras, plural penfreision, equative mor benfras, comparative mwy penfras, superlative mwyaf penfras)

  1. having a large head or end
  2. thick-headed, stupid

Noun

penfras m (plural penfreision)

  1. cod
    Synonym: còd

Derived terms
  • corbenfras m (“haddock”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
penfras benfras mhenfras phenfras
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), “penfras”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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