Arth Fach

Welsh

Etymology

From yr (“the”) +‎ arth (“bear”) +‎ bach (“little”), "the little bear".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌarθ ˈvaːχ/

Proper noun

yr Arth Fach f

1. Ursa Minor, the Little Bear

Synonyms

• Arth Fechan
• Arth Leiaf
• Arthes Leiaf
• Haeddel Fach
• Ronell y Ci
• Seren Begynol
• Seren Begynol y Gogledd
• Seren y Morwyr

Related terms

• Arth Fawr (“Ursa Major, the Great Bear”)

Further reading

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