gwên

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See also: gwen and Gwen

Welsh[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Proto-Brythonic *gwen, from Proto-Celtic *gʷenom.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

gwên f (plural gwenau)

  1. smile

Derived terms[edit]

Mutation[edit]

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

References[edit]

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