bronwen

See also: Bronwen

Welsh

Etymology

From bron (“breast”) +‎ gwyn (“white”).[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɔnwɛn/

Adjective

bronwen f

  1. feminine singular of bronwyn (“white-breasted”)

Derived terms

Noun

bronwen f (plural bronwennod)

  1. least weasel (Mustela nivalis)[2]

Synonyms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bronwen fronwen mronwen unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

References
  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “bronwen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
  2. Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd (1994) Creaduriaid Asgwrn-Cefn: pysgod, amffibiaid, ymlusgiaid, adar a mamaliaid [Vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals] (Cyfres Enwau Creaduriaid a Planhigion; 1)‎ (in Welsh), Tal-y-bont: Y Lolfa, →ISBN, page 44
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