eidionyn
Welsh
Etymology
From eidion (“domestic male of the bovine family”) + -yn (with reference to cig eidion (“beef”)).
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ei̯dˈjɔnɨ̞n/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ei̯dˈjoːnɪn/, /ei̯dˈjɔnɪn/
Noun
eidionyn m (plural eidionod or eidionynnau)
- beefburger
- Synonyms: biffbyrgyr, hambyrgyr
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| eidionyn | unchanged | unchanged | heidionyn |
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), “eidionyn”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “eidionyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies