halwyn

Welsh

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Welsh halaen, cf. maharen (“ram”) from maharaen. Doublet of halen (“table salt”).

Noun

halwyn m (plural halwynau, not mutable)

  1. (chemistry) salt
    Synonym: hâl

References

  • Delyth Prys; J.P.M. Jones; Owain Davies; Gruffudd Prys (2006), Y Termiadur: termau wedi'u safoni; standardised terminology‎[1] (in Welsh), Cardiff: Awdurdod cymwysterau, cwricwlwm ac asesu Cymru (Qualifications curriculum & assessment authority for Wales), →ISBN
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