llwnc
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Welsh
Alternative forms
- llwng
Etymology
From llyncu (“to swallow”), from Proto-Celtic *slunketi.
Pronunciation
Noun
llwnc m (plural llynciau)
- (South Wales) throat, gullet
- Synonym: gwddf (North Wales)
- swallow, gulp
- llynciad
Derived terms
- carlwm (“stoat”)
- trallwng (“boggy spot”)
Verb
llwnc
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “llwnc”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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