mynachlog

Welsh

Etymology

From mynach (“monk”) +‎ llog (“consecrated place, church, monastery”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /məˈnaχlɔɡ/

Noun

mynachlog m (plural mynachlogydd)

  1. monastery
    Synonym: mynachdy

Usage notes

The most usual word for "monastery" is mynachlog, though the term mynachdy is sometimes found.

Mutation

Mutated forms of mynachlog
radical soft nasal aspirate
mynachlog fynachlog unchanged unchanged

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

References

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