Haeddel

See also: haeddel

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ haeddel (“plough handle”).

Pronunciation

(North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈheɨ̯ðɛl/
(South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈhei̯ðɛl/
Rhymes: -eɨ̯ðɛl

Proper noun

yr Haeddel f

(literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, 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

Antonyms

yr Haeddel Fach (“Ursa Minor, the Little Bear”)

Further reading

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

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