Gwregys Llaethol

Welsh

Etymology

Literally, the Milky Belt.

Pronunciation

  • (North Wales) IPA(key): /ə ˈɡwrɛɡɨ̞s ˈɬeɨ̯θɔl/
  • (South Wales) IPA(key): /ə ˈɡwreːɡɪs ˈɬei̯θɔl/, /ə ˈɡwrɛɡɪs ˈɬei̯θɔl/

Proper noun

y Gwregys Llaethol m

  1. (literary) the Milky Way

Synonyms

References

  • 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