nionyn

Welsh

Alternative forms

gwynwynyn, oinionyn, onionyn, winionyn, winiwnyn, wnionyn, winwnsyn, wynwynyn

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle English oinyon.

Noun

nionyn m (plural nionod, not mutable)

  1. (North Wales) onion (Allium, esp. Allium cepa)

Synonyms

Mutation

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