bronwen

See also: Bronwen

Welsh

Etymology

From bron (“breast”) +‎ gwyn (“white”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbrɔnwɛn/

Adjective

bronwen f

  1. feminine singular of bronwyn (“white-breasted”)

Derived terms

Noun

bronwen f (plural bronwennod)

  1. weasel, Mustela nivalis

Synonyms
  • gwenci

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
bronwen fronwen mronwen unchanged
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), “bronwen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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