llostgyfod

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

llost (tail, penis) +‎ cyfod (raising, erection).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

llostgyfod m

  1. (pathology) priapism
    Synonyms: priapaeth, llostchwydd
  2. early purple orchid (Orchis mascula)
    Synonym: tegeirian coch y gwanwyn

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
llostgyfod lostgyfod unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “llostgyfod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies