copyn

Welsh

Etymology

From cop (spider) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

copyn m (plural copynnod or copynnau)

  1. spider
    Synonyms: corryn, pryf cop, pryf copyn

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of copyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
copyn gopyn nghopyn chopyn

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