Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From llun (shape, form) +‎ yr (the) +‎ haeddel (plough handle), "the shape/form of the plough handle".

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Llun yr Haeddel m

  1. (literary) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
    Synonyms: Arad, Arth Fawr, Arth Fwyaf, Haeddel, Haeddel Fawr, Jac a'i Wagen, Llong Foel, Llong Noa, Llun y Llong, Men Siarl, Men Siarlmaen, Men Siarlys, Saith Seren, Sêr Llong, Sosban

Mutation edit

Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
Llun yr Haeddel Lun yr Haeddel unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading edit

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