Arth Fwyaf

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Welsh

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Etymology

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From yr (the) +‎ arth (bear) +‎ fwyaf (biggest, greatest), "the greater bear, Ursa Major".

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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yr Arth Fwyaf f

  1. (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
    Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Haeddel, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Saith Seren, Sêr Llong, Sosban

Further reading

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