Haeddel

See also: haeddel

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ haeddel (“plough handle”).

Pronunciation

• (North Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈheɨ̯ðɛl/
• (South Wales) IPA^(key): /ˈhei̯ðɛl/
• Rhymes: -eɨ̯ðɛl

Proper noun

yr Haeddel f

1. (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear

   Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Llun yr Haeddel, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Saith Seren, Sêr Llong, Sosban

Antonyms

• yr Haeddel Fach (“Ursa Minor, the Little Bear”)

Further reading

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