ymennydd

Welsh

Etymology

From Proto-Celtic *en-kʷennio-, corresponding to yn (in) + pen (head).[1] Cognate with Breton empenn, Irish inchinn.

Pronunciation

Noun

ymennydd m (plural ymenyddiau)

  1. (anatomy) brain

Derived terms

  • ymennydd bach (cerebellum)
  • ymennydd uchaf (cerebrum)

Mutation

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

References

  1. R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), ymennydd”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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