Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cyn- (chief, foremost) +‎ blaidd (wolf).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cynflaidd m (plural cynfleiddiau)

  1. leading wolf (of a/the pack)

Synonyms edit

  1. pencnud

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cynflaidd gynflaidd nghynflaidd chynflaidd
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References edit

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