drysni

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Welsh[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From d(y)rys (tangled, thorny) +‎ -ni.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

drysni m (uncountable)

  1. thicket
    Synonyms: llwyn, dryslwyn, prysglwyn
  2. tangle, muddle
  3. intricacy, complexity
    Synonyms: cymhlethdod, dryswch, astrusi

Mutation[edit]

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

Further reading[edit]

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