copyn

Welsh

Etymology

From cop (“spider”) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

Noun

copyn m (plural copynnod or copynnau)

  1. spider
    Synonyms: corryn, pryf cop, pryf copyn

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
copyn gopyn nghopyn chopyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

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