cogwrn tro

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, turning spiral.

Noun

cogwrn tro m (plural cogyrnau tro)

  1. screw
    Synonym: sgriw
  2. vise
    Synonyms: feis, gafaelor
  3. spiral staircase

Mutation

Mutated forms of cogwrn tro
radical soft nasal aspirate
cogwrn tro gogwrn tro nghogwrn tro chogwrn tro

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

Further reading

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