graenus

Welsh

Etymology

graen (“grain, finish”) +‎ -us.

Pronunciation

Adjective

graenus (feminine singular graenus, plural graenus, equative mor raenus, comparative mwy graenus, superlative mwyaf graenus)

  1. polished, finished, glossy, sleek
    Synonyms: caboledig, llyfndew, pwyntus
  2. skilled, artful, masterful
    Synonyms: celfydd, gorffenedig, cain

Mutation

Mutated forms of graenus
radical soft nasal aspirate
graenus raenus ngraenus unchanged

Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.

Further reading

  • D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “graenus”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin
  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “graenus”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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