Caer Gwydion

Welsh

Etymology

From caer (“fort”) +‎ Gwydion, "Gwydion's fort".

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌkaːɨ̯r ˈɡwədjɔn/, /ˌkaːɨ̯r ˈɡwɨ̞djɔn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˌkai̯r ˈɡwədjɔn/, /ˌkai̯r ˈɡwɪdjɔn/

Proper noun

Caer Gwydion m

1. (literary) the Milky Way

   Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Laethwen, Ffordd Wen, Gwregys Llaethol, Heol y Gwynt, hynt San Ialm, Llwybr Llaethog, Llwybr y Gwynt

References

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