corbennog

Welsh

Alternative forms
  • corbenwag

Etymology

From cor (“dwarf”) +‎ pennog (“herring”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /kɔrˈbɛnɔɡ/
  • Rhymes: -ɛnɔɡ

Noun

corbennog m (plural corbenwaig)

  1. sprat
    Synonym: sbrat

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
corbennog gorbennog nghorbennog chorbennog
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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