cyngaf

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh kyghaf.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkəŋav/

Noun

cyngaf m (uncountable)

  1. burdock (Arctium)

Derived terms
  • cyngaf mawr m (“greater burdock”)
  • cyngaf min y ffordd m (“wayside burdock”)
  • cynghafan m (“cleavers”)
  • cynghafog m (“bindweed”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cyngaf gyngaf nghyngaf chyngaf
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), “cyngaf”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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