Ffordd Wen
Welsh
Etymology
From y (“the”) + ffordd (“road, way”) + gwyn (“white”), "the white way".
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ə ˌfɔrð ˈwɛn/
Proper noun
y Ffordd Wen f
- (literary) the Milky Way
- Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Laethwen, Gwregys Llaethol, 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), “Ffordd Wen”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies