úvanimo

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úvanimo, or úvano, means "a monster, corrupt or evil creature" in Quenya.[1] The word úvanimo also appears in the Etymologies, given the meaning "monster (creature of Melko)" (wrongly rendered as capitalized "Úvanimor" in the published text).[2][3]

Such creatures that were identified by this term include Monsters, Giants, and Ogres.[4]

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