cilwg

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From cil (back; corner) +‎ gwg (scowl).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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cilwg m (plural cilygon)

  1. frown, scowl, suspicious or threatening look
  2. hatred, ill will, sullenness

Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilwg gilwg nghilwg chilwg
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References

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