twmpath

Welsh

Etymology

Probably from a compound of twyn (“hill”) + a second unknown element.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʊmpaθ/

Noun

twmpath m (plural twmpathau or tympathau, diminutive twmpethyn)

  1. hillock, mound
    Synonyms: bryncyn, crug, crugyn
  2. clump, lump
  3. clump of bushes
    Synonym: llwyn
  4. gathering
    Synonym: cyfarfod

Derived terms

  • twmpath chwarae
  • twmpath dawns

Mutation

Mutated forms of twmpath
radical soft nasal aspirate
twmpath dwmpath nhwmpath thwmpath

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

References

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