penelin

Welsh

Alternative forms

  • pen elin

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

Noun

penelin m, f (plural penelinoedd or penelinedd)

  1. (anatomy) elbow

Mutation

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

  • penelin”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, 2014
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