Welsh

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Etymology

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From plymio (to dive) +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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plymiwr m (plural plymwyr)

  1. diver
    Synonyms: deifar, dowciwr

Usage notes

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  • Not to be confused with plymwr (plumber), which shares the same plural.

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
plymiwr blymiwr mhlymiwr phlymiwr
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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