lliain

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Welsh

Etymology

Probably ultimately from Latin līnum.

Pronunciation

IPA(key): /ˈɬi.ai̯n/

Noun

lliain m (plural llieiniau, diminutive llieinyn)

  1. linen (fabric)
  2. cloth, towel, (literary) sheet
  3. (in the plural) linen(s) (domestic textiles)
    cwpwrdd llieiniaulinen cupboard

Derived terms

Adjective

lliain (feminine singular lliain, plural lliain, not comparable)

  1. linen

Mutation

Mutated forms of lliain
radical soft nasal aspirate
lliain liain unchanged unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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