cwmpasog

Welsh

Etymology

cwmpas (“compass, scope”) +‎ -og.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʊmˈpasɔɡ/

Adjective

cwmpasog (feminine singular cwmpasog, plural cwmpasog, not comparable)

  1. circuitous, roundabout
    Synonyms: troellog, anuniongyrchol
    1. verbose, prolix
      Synonyms: amleiriog, hirwyntog
  2. encompassing, encircling
    Synonym: cylchynol

Mutation

Mutated forms of cwmpasog
radical soft nasal aspirate
cwmpasog gwmpasog nghwmpasog chwmpasog

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cwmpasog”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke, et al., editors (1950–present), “cwmpasog”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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