taflod

Welsh

Etymology

From Latin tabulātum (“storey”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtavlɔd/
• Rhymes: -avlɔd

Noun

taflod f (plural taflodydd or taflodau)

1. loft, attic

   Synonyms: atig, llofft

2. (anatomy) palate, roof of the mouth

   Synonym: taflod y genau

Usage notes

Not to be confused with tafod (“tongue”).

Derived terms

• taflod feddal (“soft palate”)
• taflod galed (“hard palate”)
• taflod hollt (“cleft palate”)
• taflod y genau (“palate”)
• taflodol (“palatal”)

 

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
taflod	daflod	nhaflod	thaflod
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), “taflod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies