lliain

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Welsh

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Etymology

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Probably ultimately from Latin līnum.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /ˈɬi.ai̯n/

Noun

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lliain m (plural llieiniau, diminutive llieinyn)

  1. linen (fabric)
  2. cloth, towel, (literary) sheet
  3. (in the plural) linen(s) (domestic textiles)
    cwpwrdd llieiniaulinen cupboard

Derived terms

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Adjective

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lliain (feminine singular lliain, plural lliain, not comparable)

  1. linen

Mutation

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

References

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