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The meaning of ''kirinki'' is unknown. Perhaps it is a [[Quenya]] word,<ref>"[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16420 Kirinki (July 25, 2002)]" (and related messages) at the [[Elfling|Elfling mailing list]] (accessed 13 March 2011)</ref> seemingly incorporating the diminutive ending ''-incë''.<ref>[[Helge Fauskanger]], "[http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/qlist.htm Quenya Corpus Wordlist]" at [[Ardalambion]] (accessed 13 March 2011)</ref> | The meaning of ''kirinki'' is unknown. Perhaps it is a [[Quenya]] word,<ref>"[http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elfling/message/16420 Kirinki (July 25, 2002)]" (and related messages) at the [[Elfling|Elfling mailing list]] (accessed 13 March 2011)</ref> seemingly incorporating the diminutive ending ''-incë''.<ref>[[Helge Kåre Fauskanger|Helge Fauskanger]], "[http://www.uib.no/People/hnohf/qlist.htm Quenya Corpus Wordlist]" at [[Ardalambion]] (accessed 13 March 2011)</ref> | ||
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Kirinki portrayed in MERP
Kirinki was one of the many species of birds found in Númenor, and doubtless Aman, that were not known in Middle-earth. The kirinki were said to be smaller than wrens, with bright scarlet feathers, and voices so high that they could hardly be heard by Men.[1]
Etymology
The meaning of kirinki is unknown. Perhaps it is a Quenya word,[2] seemingly incorporating the diminutive ending -incë.[3]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "A Description of the Island of Númenor"
- ↑ "Kirinki (July 25, 2002)" (and related messages) at the Elfling mailing list (accessed 13 March 2011)
- ↑ Helge Fauskanger, "Quenya Corpus Wordlist" at Ardalambion (accessed 13 March 2011)
