pillffon

Welsh

Etymology

From pill (“trunk, pole”) +‎ ffon (“stick, lance”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈpɪɬfɔn/
  • Rhymes: -ɪɬfɔn

Noun

pillffon f (plural pillffyn)

  1. (mechanics) piston
    Synonyms: piston, ceuffon

References

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