Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cop (spider) +‎ -yn.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

copyn m (plural copynnod or copynnau)

  1. spider
    Synonyms: corryn, pryf cop, pryf copyn

Derived terms edit

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
copyn gopyn nghopyn chopyn
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), “copyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies