plethwaith

Welsh

Etymology

From pleth (“plait, braid”) +‎ gwaith (“work”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈplɛθwai̯θ/

Noun

plethwaith m (plural plethweithiau)

  1. wattle, wattlework
    Synonym: bangorwaith

Mutation

Mutated forms of plethwaith
radical soft nasal aspirate
plethwaith blethwaith mhlethwaith phlethwaith

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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