Arth Fechan
Welsh
Etymology
Literally, “the Little Bear”.
Proper noun
- Ursa Minor, the Little Bear
Synonyms
- Arth Fach
- Arth Leiaf
- Arthes Leiaf
- Haeddel Fach
- Rhonell 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 Fechan”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies