Arth Fach

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ arth (“bear”) +‎ bach (“little”), "the little bear".

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˌarθ ˈvaːχ/

Proper noun

yr Arth Fach f

Ursa Minor, the Little Bear

Synonyms

Arth Fechan
Arth Leiaf
Arthes Leiaf
Haeddel Fach
Ronell y Ci
Seren Begynol
Seren Begynol y Gogledd
Seren y Morwyr

Related terms

Arth Fawr (“Ursa Major, the Great Bear”)

Further reading

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

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