Caer Arianrhod
Welsh
Etymology
From caer (“fort”) + arianrhod (“the Milky Way”), "the fort of the Milky Way".
Pronunciation
- (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˌkaːɨ̯r arˈjanr̥ɔd/
- (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˌkai̯r arˈjanr̥ɔd/
Proper noun
Caer Arianrhod m
- (literary) the Milky Way
- Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Laethwen, Ffordd Wen, 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), “Caer Arianrhod”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies