Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cil (corner) +‎ cant (rim, periphery).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cilgant m (plural cilgantau)

  1. crescent

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilgant gilgant nghilgant chilgant
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

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