clogwyn

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Etymology

From Welsh clogwyn, clog.

Pronunciation

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

Noun

clogwyn (plural clogwyns)

  1. cliff, precipice

Welsh

Etymology

Perhaps an alteration of clogfaen (“boulder”), from clog (“cliff”) +‎ maen (“stone”).

Noun

clogwyn m (plural clogwyni or clogwynau)

  1. cliff, precipice

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of clogwyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
clogwyn glogwyn nghlogwyn chlogwyn

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), “clogwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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