symlyn

Welsh

Etymology

syml (“simple”) +‎ -yn.

Noun

symlyn m (plural symlyniaid, feminine symlen, not mutable)

  1. simpleton, fool
    Synonyms: hurtyn, twpsyn, ffŵl, ynfytyn, diniweityn
  2. gudgeon, goby (Gobio gobio)
    Synonyms: llyfrothen (dŵr croyw), gwyniad pendew

Mutation

Mutated forms of symlyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
symlyn unchanged unchanged unchanged

Further reading

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