cynefin defaid

Welsh

Etymology

From cynefin (“habitat”) +‎ defaid (“sheep”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kənˌɛvɪn ˈdɛvɛd/

Noun

cynefin defaid m (plural cynefinoedd defaid)

1. sheep walk

Derived terms

• cynefino defaid (“to get sheep accustomed to new surroundings”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cynefin defaid	gynefin defaid	nghynefin defaid	chynefin defaid
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), “cynefin defaid”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies