microdon

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Translingual[edit]

Lepilemur microdon

Etymology[edit]

From Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós) + ὀδών (odṓn).

Adjective[edit]

microdon

  1. (taxonomy) small-toothed; microdont.

Derived terms[edit]

Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

micro- (micro) +‎ ton (wave)

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

microdon f (plural microdonnau)

  1. microwave (radiation)
  2. microwave oven

Mutation[edit]

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
microdon ficrodon unchanged unchanged
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), “microdon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies