penwn

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English penoun.

Pronunciation

Noun

penwn m (plural penynau)

  1. pennant, banner, flag
    Synonyms: lluman, ystondard, ensain, baner, fflag

Mutation

Mutated forms of penwn
radical soft nasal aspirate
penwn benwn mhenwn phenwn

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