pysgadain

Welsh

Etymology

pysg (“fish”) +‎ adain (“wing”).

Pronunciation
  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /pəsˈɡadai̯n/, [pʰəsˈkadai̯n]
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /pəsˈɡa(ː)dai̯n/, [pʰəsˈka(ː)dai̯n]
  • Rhymes: -adai̯n

Noun

pysgadain f (plural pysgadenydd or pysgedyn)

  1. (sciences, rare) fin of a fish
    Synonyms: adain, asgell

Mutation
Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
pysgadain bysgadain mhysgadain physgadain
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), “pysgadain”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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