cenllif

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɛnɬɪv/

Etymology 1

cefn (“back”) +‎ llif (“flood”)

Alternative forms

  • cenlli

Noun

cenllif m (plural cenllifoedd)

  1. torrent, flood
    Synonyms: llifeiriant, ffrydlif, rhyferthwy, dylifiad

Etymology 2

Noun

cenllif f

  1. alternative form of cenlli (“kestrel”)

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cenllif”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cenllif”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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