microdon

Translingual
Lepilemur microdon

Etymology

From Ancient Greek μικρός (mikrós) + ὀδών (odṓn).

Adjective

microdon

  1. (taxonomy) small-toothed; microdont.

Derived terms

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

micro- (“micro”) +‎ ton (“wave”)

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪkrɔˌdɔn/

Noun

microdon f (plural microdonnau)

  1. microwave (radiation)
  2. microwave oven

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
microdon ficrodon unchanged 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), “microdon”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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