cilwen

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“back; corner”) +‎ gwên (“smile”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɪlwɛn/

Noun

cilwen f (plural cilwenau)

1. half smile, faint smile, simper, smirk, leer

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
cilwen	gilwen	nghilwen	chilwen
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–present), “cilwen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

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