cynfas

Welsh

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English canevas.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkənvas/

Noun

cynfas f (plural cynfasau)

1. (uncountable) canvas (material used for making sails and tents)
2. canvas (sheet or cloth made from canvas material)
3. bedsheet, bedcover (bedding sheet made from any material)

Mutation

Mutated forms of cynfas

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cynfas	gynfas	nghynfas	chynfas

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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