tawelyn

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Welsh

Etymology

From tawel (quiet) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

tawelyn m (plural tawelion)

  1. (medicine) tranquillizer, sedative
    Synonym: tawelydd
  • tawelu (to tranquillize)

Mutation

Mutated forms of tawelyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
tawelyn dawelyn nhawelyn thawelyn

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