NGUR

NGUR is an Elvish root signifying "horror"^[1] or "to die"^[2].

[edit] Derivatives

• Primitive Quendian: ñguruk^[1]
• Sindarin: gorth, gorthob; gorgor^[1]

[edit] See also

• GUR
• ÑGUR
• RUKU
• WAN

[edit] References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Jewels, "Part Four. Quendi and Eldar: Appendix C. Elvish names for the Orcs", p. 415 (Author's note 28)
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings: Eldarin Roots and Stems", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 168