Arth Fwyaf

Welsh (Colloquial)

/ˌarθ ˈvʊɨ̯.av/, /ˌarθ ˈvʊɨ̯.a/, /ˌarθ ˈvʊi̯.av/, /ˌarθ ˈvʊi̯.a/

proper noun
Definitions
  • (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear

Etymology

Compound from Welsh yr (the) + Welsh arth (bear)+ Welsh fwyaf (biggest, greatest).

Origin

Welsh (Colloquial)

fwyaf

Gloss

biggest, greatest

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