cilwen

Welsh

Etymology

From cil (“back; corner”) +‎ gwên (“smile”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪlwɛn/

Noun

cilwen f (plural cilwenau)

  1. half smile, faint smile, simper, smirk, leer

Mutation

Mutated forms of cilwen
radical soft nasal aspirate
cilwen gilwen nghilwen chilwen

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

References

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