trwyno

Welsh

Etymology

trwyn (“nose”) +‎ -o.

Pronunciation

Verb

trwyno (first-person singular present trwynaf)

  1. to sniff out (especially of dogs)
    Synonyms: synhwyro, ffroeni
    1. (figurative) to sniff out, to search
      Synonym: chwilio
  2. to root (especially if pigs)
    Synonyms: turio, tyrchu
  3. to nuzzle
    Synonym: cysgodi
  4. (figurative) to show one's face, to make an appearance
    Synonym: ymbresenoli
  5. (figurative) to browse, to pore
    Synonym: pori

Mutation

Mutated forms of trwyno
radical soft nasal aspirate
trwyno drwyno nhrwyno thrwyno

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