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'''Carnimírië''' was one of the [[rowans]] of [[Fangorn Forest]], much beloved by the [[Ent]] [[Bregalad]]. It was cut down by [[Orcs]] of [[Isengard]], arousing the anger of this impulsive Ent.<ref>{{TT|III4}}</ref>
'''Carnimírië''' was one of the [[rowans]] of [[Fangorn Forest]], much beloved by the [[Ent]] [[Bregalad]]. It was cut down by [[Orcs]] of [[Isengard]], arousing the anger of this impulsive Ent.<ref>{{TT|III4}}</ref>
==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name likely means "Red Jeweled" in [[Quenya]].{{or}}
 
In a letter, [[J.R.R. Tolkien|Tolkien]] explained that ''carnemírie'' means "with adornement of red jewels" in High-elven ([[Quenya]]).<ref>{{L|168}}</ref>
 
==See also==
==See also==
*[[Lassemista]]
*[[Lassemista]]

Revision as of 20:35, 22 June 2011

Carnimírië was one of the rowans of Fangorn Forest, much beloved by the Ent Bregalad. It was cut down by Orcs of Isengard, arousing the anger of this impulsive Ent.[1]

Etymology

In a letter, Tolkien explained that carnemírie means "with adornement of red jewels" in High-elven (Quenya).[2]

See also

References