miniog

Welsh

Etymology

From min (“point”) +‎ -iog.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪnjɔɡ/
  • Rhymes: -ɪnjɔɡ

Adjective

miniog (feminine singular miniog, plural miniog, equative mor finiog, comparative mwy miniog, superlative mwyaf miniog)

  1. sharp, pointed, keen
    Synonyms: awchus, llym

Derived terms

Mutation

Mutated forms of miniog
radical soft nasal aspirate
miniog finiog unchanged unchanged

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

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “miniog”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “miniog”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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