bronwyn
See also: Bronwyn
Welsh
Etymology
From bron (“breast”) + gwyn (“white”).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbrɔnwɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈbrɔnwɪn/
Adjective
bronwyn (feminine singular bronwen, plural bronwynion, equative bronwyned, comparative bronwynach, superlative bronwynaf)
Derived terms
- Bronwen
- bronwen (“weasel”)
- bronwen y dŵr (“white-throated dipper”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| bronwyn | fronwyn | mronwyn | unchanged |
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), “bronwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies