sychwr

Welsh

Etymology

From sychu (“to dry”) +‎ -wr.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsəχʊr/
  • Rhymes: -əχʊr

Noun

sychwr m (plural sychwyr, not mutable)

  1. dryer
  2. duster
    Synonyms: clwt, cadach
  3. desiccant
  4. (occupation) dryer, wiper

Synonyms
  • sychydd

Derived terms
  • sychwr ffenestr (“windscreen wiper”)
  • sychwr gwallt (“hairdryer”)

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