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

1. (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