llaeth

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Brythonic *laïθ, borrowed from Latin lac, lactis.

Pronunciation

Noun

llaeth m (plural llaethau)

  1. milk
  2. milk-like substance, latex
  3. milt, soft roe

Synonyms

Derived terms

  • llaetha
  • llaethig
  • llaethog
  • llaethol
  • llaethu
  • llaethwr

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
llaeth laeth unchanged unchanged
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-), llaeth”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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