rhaidd

Welsh

Etymology

From Latin radius (“ray”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /r̥ai̯ð/

Noun

rhaidd f (plural rheiddiau)

  1. ray, beam (of light)
    Synonyms: pelydryn, pelydr
  2. antler
    Synonym: corn
  3. (botany) radius

Derived terms
  • rheidden (“ray (physiology)”)
  • rheiddyn (“dart; glimmer”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhaidd raidd unchanged unchanged
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), “rhaidd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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