pibydd

Welsh

Etymology

pib (pipe) + -ydd

Pronunciation

Noun

pibydd m (plural pibyddion, feminine pibyddes)

  1. piper (one who plays any musical instrument referred to as pipes)
  2. sandpiper (Scolopacidae)
    Hyponym: pibydd y dorlan (common sandpiper)
  3. pipit (Anthus)
    Hyponym: corhedydd (meadow pipit)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pibydd bibydd mhibydd phibydd
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), “pibydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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