naws

Welsh

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nau̯s/
  • Rhymes: -au̯s

Noun

naws f (plural nawsau, not mutable)

  1. nature, disposition
    Synonyms: natur, anian, tymer
    1. hue, tinge
      Synonym: arlliw
    2. flavour
      Synonyms: blas, sawr
  2. atmosphere, mood
    Synonyms: teimlad, hwyl, ysbryd, awyrgylch
  3. tincture, essence
    Synonym: trwyth

Derived terms

Further reading

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