enfys

Welsh

Etymology

Perhaps from en- (affirmative prefix) +‎ bys (“finger”).[1]

Pronunciation

Noun

enfys m or f (plural enfysoedd or enfysau)[1]

  1. rainbow

Synonyms
  • bwa'r Drindod
  • bwa'r arch

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
enfys unchanged unchanged henfys
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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