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clogwyn

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English

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Etymology

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From Welsh clogwyn, clog.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklɒɡˌwiːn/, /ˈklɔɡˌwɪn/

Noun

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clogwyn (plural clogwyns)

  1. cliff, precipice

Welsh

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Etymology

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Alteration of clogfaen, from clog (cliff) +‎ maen (stone).

Noun

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clogwyn m (plural clogwyni or clogwynau)

  1. cliff, precipice

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Mutated forms of clogwyn
radical soft nasal aspirate
clogwyn glogwyn nghlogwyn chlogwyn

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

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