Welsh edit

Etymology edit

From y (the) +‎ gwregys (belt) +‎ llaethol (milk-like, milky), "the milky belt".

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

y Gwregys Llaethol m

  1. (literary) the Milky Way
    Synonyms: Bwa'r Gwynt, Caer Arianrhod, Caer Gwydion, Ffordd Laethog, Ffordd Laethwen, Ffordd Wen, Heol y Gwynt, hynt San Ialm, Llwybr Llaethog, Llwybr y Gwynt

References edit

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