Arth Fawr

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ arth (“bear”) +‎ mawr (“big, great”), "the great bear".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌarθ ˈvau̯r/

Proper noun

yr Arth Fawr f

  1. Ursa Major, the Great Bear
    Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fwyaf, 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
  • Arth Fach (“Ursa Minor, the Little Bear”)

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