rhyfeddod

Welsh

Etymology

From rhyfedd +‎ -od.

Noun

rhyfeddod m (plural rhyfeddodau)

  1. wonder, marvel
    Synonyms: syndod, gwyrth, rhyfedd o beth
  2. prodigy, genius
  3. wonderfulness, tremendousness, remarkableness
    Synonyms: aruthredd, hynodrwydd
  4. wonderment, astonishment
    Synonyms: syfrdandod, syndod

Derived terms

  • digon o ryfeddod (“wonderful, marvellous”)
  • y Saith Rhyfeddod (y Byd) (“the Seven Wonders (of the World)”)

Mutation

Mutated forms of rhyfeddod
radical soft nasal aspirate
rhyfeddod ryfeddod unchanged unchanged

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