cwlwm

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • clwm, cwlm

Etymology

Cognate with Cornish kolm, Breton koulm, skoulm.

Pronunciation

Noun

cwlwm m (plural clymau or cylymau)

  1. knot
  2. (figuratively, between people) bond, tie

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwlwm gwlwm nghwlwm chwlwm
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), “cwlwm, clwm, cwlm”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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