penfras
Welsh
Etymology
From pen (“head”) + bras (“large, thick, stout”)
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɛnvras/
Adjective
penfras (feminine singular penfras, plural penfreision, equative cyn penfras, comparative mwy penfras, superlative mwyaf penfras)
- having a large head or end
- thick-headed, stupid
Noun
penfras m (plural penfreision)
- cod
- Synonym: còd
Mutation
| Welsh mutation | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
| penfras | benfras | mhenfras | phenfras |
| 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-), “penfras”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies