Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From cylch (circle) +‎ -yn (diminutive suffix).

Noun edit

cylchyn m (plural cylchynau)

  1. small circle, hoop

Derived terms edit

  • cylchynu (to encircle, to besiege)

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cylchyn gylchyn nghylchyn chylchyn
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), “cylchyn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies