cornwyd

Welsh

Etymology

corn (“boil”) + [unknown].

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔrnuɨ̯d/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈkɔrnʊi̯d/

Noun

cornwyd m (plural cornwydydd or cornwydau)

1. boil

   Synonyms: ploryn, chwarren

2. abscess, sore

   Synonyms: crug, pothell

3. plague

   Synonyms: chwarren, pla

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cornwyd	gornwyd	nghornwyd	chornwyd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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