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Welsh
Etymology
From yr (“the”) + arth (“bear”) + mawr (“big, great”), "the great bear".
Pronunciation
Proper noun
yr Arth Fawr f
- 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
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