clogwyn

English

Etymology

Welsh clogwyn, clog

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

Noun

clogwyn (plural clogwyns)

  1. cliff, precipice

Welsh

Etymology

Alteration of clogfaen, from clog (“cliff”) +‎ maen (“stone”).

Noun

clogwyn m (plural clogwyni or clogwynau)

  1. cliff, precipice

Derived terms
  • clogwynog

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
clogwyn glogwyn nghlogwyn chlogwyn
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), “clogwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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