Dûm

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dûm means "hall, mansions" and/or "excavations" in Khuzdul.

It is seen in the name Khazad-dûm, the name of Moria

Etymology

Root *D-M

However it is possible that this form is assimilated (from Khazad-. The name Tumunzahar suggests that its original form is tûm.[1]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.forodrim.org/daeron/md_khuzdul.html
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