clogwyn

English

Etymology

From 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

Mutated forms of clogwyn

radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
clogwyn	glogwyn	nghlogwyn	chlogwyn

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