Welsh

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Etymology

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From nyth (nest)-fa.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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nythfa f (plural nythfeydd, not mutable)

  1. a colony (of birds or insects)
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  • cytref (colony (in biology or chemistry))
  • gwladfa (colony (settlement or governmental unit))
  • trefedigaeth (colony (settlement or governmental unit))

Further reading

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