Gwregys Llaethol

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Welsh

Etymology

From y (the) +‎ gwregys (belt) +‎ llaethol (milk-like, milky), "the milky belt".

Pronunciation

Proper noun

y Gwregys Llaethol m

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