unionongl

Welsh

Etymology

union (“straight”) +‎ ongl (“angle”).

Pronunciation

Usage notes

  • Despite being written as u, the vowel here is /ɪ/ in all parts of Wales.

Noun

unionongl m (plural uniononglau)

  1. right angle
    Synonym: cyfongl

Derived terms

  • uniononglog (“right-angled”)

Further reading

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