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Barazinbar

Barazinbar is the Khuzdul name for Redhorn[1], named Caradhras in Sindarin. During the reign of Durin VI, the dwarves of Khazad-dûm mined beneath Baranzinbar seeking mithril. In doing so, they woke Durin's Bane.[2]

It was also called Baraz meaning "Red".

[edit] Etymology

From the elements baraz "red" and -inbar (individually perhaps *nibar[3]) meaning "horn".

[edit] References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Treason of Isengard, p. 174
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix A, "Durin's Folk"
  3. ↑ An analysis of Dwarvish by Magnus Åberg
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