Welsh

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Etymology

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From cau (closed) +‎ twll (hole).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ceudwll m (plural ceudyllau)

  1. cavern, cavity
    Synonyms: ceuedd, ogof
  2. dungeon, vault
    Synonyms: daeardy, mwd

Mutation

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Mutated forms of ceudwll
radical soft nasal aspirate
ceudwll geudwll ngheudwll cheudwll

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

Further reading

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