pŵl

See also: pwl

Welsh

Etymology

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Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /puːl/
  • Rhymes: -uːl

Adjective

pŵl (feminine singular pôl, plural pylion, equative pwled, comparative pwlach, superlative pwlaf)

  1. dull, blunt
    Synonyms: aflym, afloyw
  2. weak, faint, pale
  3. dull (of senses)
  4. dim, stupid
    Synonym: twp
  5. obtuse (angle)
    Synonym: aflym
  6. grave (accent)
    Synonym: disgynedig

Derived terms
  • pwl-dall (“blindworm, slow-worm”)
  • pylu (“to become blunt, to grow dim, to fade, to lose senses”)

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pŵl bŵl mhŵl phŵl
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), “pŵl”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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