pigyn

Welsh

Etymology

From pig +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈpɪɡɨ̞n/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈpiːɡɪn/, /ˈpɪɡɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɪɡɨ̞n

Noun

pigyn m (plural pigynnau)

1. thorn, spike, prick, a pointed end

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
pigyn	bigyn	mhigyn	phigyn
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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