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

  1. 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

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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