Welsh

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cynflaidd m (plural cynfleiddiau)

  1. leading wolf (of a/the pack)

Synonyms

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  1. pencnud

Mutation

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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

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  • 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