rhaidd

Welsh

Etymology

From Latin radius (“ray”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /r̥ai̯ð/

Noun

rhaidd f (plural rheiddiau)

1. ray, beam (of light)

   Synonyms: pelydryn, pelydr

2. antler

   Synonym: corn

3. (botany) radius

Derived terms

• rheidden (“ray (physiology)”)
• rheiddyn (“dart; glimmer”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
rhaidd	raidd	unchanged	unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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