Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From ith (grain) +‎ maen (stone).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

ithfaen m (plural ithfeini)

  1. granite
    Synonym: gwenithfaen

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal h-prothesis
ithfaen unchanged unchanged hithfaen
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), “ithfaen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies