bronwyn

See also: Bronwyn

Welsh

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈbrɔnwɨ̞n/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈbrɔnwɪn/

Adjective

bronwyn (feminine singular bronwen, plural bronwynion, equative bronwyned, comparative bronwynach, superlative bronwynaf)

1. white-breasted, white-chested

Derived terms

• Bronwen
• bronwen (“weasel”)
• bronwen y dŵr (“white-throated dipper”)

Mutation

Welsh mutation
radical	soft	nasal	aspirate
bronwyn	fronwyn	mronwyn	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), “bronwyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies