BEL

BEL, or MBEL, is a Primitive Quendian root signifying "large".^[1]

Derivatives

• Quenya: melek ("mighty"); melehta ("mighty"); melehte ("might, power (inherent)")^[1]
• Sindarin: beleg; belaith ("mighty")^[1]

Other versions of the legendarium

In the Etymologies appears the root BEL-, signifying "strong".^[2]

References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), pp. 115, 150 (roots appearing as "BEL-, MBEL-")
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Three: The Etymologies", p. 352