cymwyn

Welsh

Etymology

From cyn- +‎ mwyn. Cognate with Irish comaoin.

Adjective

cymwyn (feminine singular cymwyn, plural cymwyn, equative cyn gymwyn, comparative mwy cymwyn, superlative mwyaf cymwyn)

  1. tender, gentle
  2. fruitful, productive

Derived terms

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radicalsoftnasalaspirate
cymwyn gymwyn nghymwyn chymwyn
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), “cymwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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