Ffordd Wen

Welsh

Etymology

From y (“the”) +‎ ffordd (“road, way”) +‎ gwyn (“white”), "the white way".

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ə ˌfɔrð ˈwɛn/

Proper noun

y Ffordd Wen f

  1. (literary) the Milky Way
    Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Laethwen, 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 Wen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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