clogwyn

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English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Welsh clogwyn, clog

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈklɒɡˌwiːn/, /ˈklɔɡˌwɪn/

Noun[edit]

clogwyn (plural clogwyns)

  1. cliff, precipice

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Alteration of clogfaen, from clog (cliff) +‎ maen (stone).

Noun[edit]

clogwyn m (plural clogwyni or clogwynau)

  1. cliff, precipice

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
clogwyn glogwyn nghlogwyn chlogwyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading[edit]

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