eisteddfod
noun/aɪˈstɛðvɒd/ · WA /eɪˈstɛðvɒd/
Etymology Unadapted borrowing from Welsh eisteddfod (“session”), from eistedd (“to sit”) + bod (“to be”), literally “being sitting”.
1
Any of several annual festivals in which Welsh poets, dancers, and musicians compete for recognition.
2
Australia (more generally) An annual performing arts competition, typically for youth.
- Derived terms
- eisteddfodic
- Related terms
- eisteddfodwr