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The name ''Myrtle'' refers to the [[wikipedia:Myrtus|genus of plants]] with evergreen leaves, white-pink flowers and fragrant berries. | The name ''Myrtle'' refers to the [[wikipedia:Myrtus|genus of plants]] with evergreen leaves, white-pink flowers and fragrant berries. The name derives from ancient Greek ''μύρτος'' through Latin.<ref>[http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/myrtus#Etymology Wiktionary entry]''</ref> | ||
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| Myrtle Burrows | |
|---|---|
| Hobbit | |
| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Hobbiton |
| Birth | S.R. 1393 |
| Family | |
| Parentage | Milo and Peony Burrows |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
Myrtle Burrows was a Hobbit of the Shire.
History
She was the third child and only daughter of Milo and Peony Burrows. With her family, she was present at the Birthday Party, in S.R. 1401.[1]
Etymology
The name Myrtle refers to the genus of plants with evergreen leaves, white-pink flowers and fragrant berries. The name derives from ancient Greek μύρτος through Latin.[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Baggins of Hobbiton"
- ↑ Wiktionary entry
