Welsh edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

From pen (end (of), head (of)) +‎ elin (elbow, forearm).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

penelin m or f (plural penelinoedd)

  1. (anatomy) elbow

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
penelin benelin mhenelin phenelin
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), “penelin”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies