ploryn

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Welsh

Etymology

From plôr (dust, powder) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

ploryn m (plural plorod or plorynnod or plorynnau)

  1. (dermatology) pimple, acne
    Synonyms: pigodyn, tosyn, sbot, draenen wyneb
  2. blister
    Synonym: pothell

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
ploryn bloryn mhloryn phloryn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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