drysni

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈdrəsni/

Noun

drysni m (uncountable)

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

Mutation
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
  • 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
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