Ffordd Laethwen

Welsh

Etymology

From y (“the”) +‎ ffordd (“road, way”) +‎ llaethwyn (“milky-white”), "the milky-white way".

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ə ˌfɔrð ˈɬeɨ̯θwɛn/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ə ˌfɔrð ˈɬei̯θwɛn/

Proper noun

y Ffordd Laethwen f

1. (literary) the Milky Way

   Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, 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), “Ffordd Laethwen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies