dans olifans

Cornish

Etymology

From dans (“tooth”) +‎ olifans (“elephant”).

Pronunciation

Noun

dans olifans m (uncountable)

  1. ivory
    Synonym: ivori

Mutation

Mutation of dans olifans
unmutated soft aspirate hard mixed mixed after 'th
dans olifans dhans olifans unchanged tans olifans tans olifans tans olifans

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

References

  • “dans olifans” in Cornish Dictionary / Gerlyver Kernewek, Akademi Kernewek.
  • Akademi Kernewek Gerlyver Kernewek (FSS) Cornish Dictionary (SWF) (in Cornish), 2018, published 2018, page 31
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