cilfach

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“corner”) +‎ bach (“nook”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪlvaχ/

Noun

cilfach f (plural cilfachau)

1. nook, recess, corner

   Synonym: cil

2. (geography) creek, inlet of the sea, bay

   Synonyms: mornant, morgainc

3. (architecture) bay

   Synonyms: rhaniad, wisgen

4. (ecology) niche

Derived terms

• cilfachell

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cilfach	gilfach	nghilfach	chilfach
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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