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colyn.

sting (of an insect)

5 characters2 syllables approx.Cymraeg language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkɔlɨ̞n/North-Wales/ˈkoːlɪn/South-Wales/ˈkɔlɪn/South-Wales
  1. sting (of an insect)

    masculine
  2. awn

    masculine
  3. tail

    masculine
  4. tail backside

    masculine
  5. pivot, hinge

    masculine
Where this word comes from

col (“awn”) + -yn.

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