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| + | '''''orodorim''''' is a [[Sindarin]] word meaning "mountain-chain". It is only attested in the compound name ''[[Thangorodrim|Thang'''orodrim''']]''.<ref>{{PE|17}}, p. 116</ref> | ||
| − | [[Category:Sindarin | + | The word ''orodrim'' ("range of mountains") is listed by [[David Salo]] in his [[Neo-Elvish|Neo-Sindarin]] glossary.<ref>{{HM|GS}}, p. 327</ref> |
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| + | ===Etymology=== | ||
| + | ''orodrim'' likely consists of ''[[ered|orod]]'' meaning "mountain", and the suffix ''-rim'' which is a collective plural meaning "a great number, a host".<ref>[http://www.tolkiendil.com/langues/english/i-lam_arth/compound_sindarin_names Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth] (cf. ''Thangorodrim'') at [http://www.tolkiendil.com Tolkiendil.com] (accessed 14 July 2011)</ref> | ||
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| + | ===See also=== | ||
| + | * ''[[ered]]'', plural of ''orod'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Amon|emyn]]'', "hills" | ||
| + | * ''[[ephel]]'', "encircling fence" | ||
| + | *Root [[OR]] | ||
| + | ==Noldorin== | ||
| + | '''''orodrim''''' is the [[Noldorin]] word for "mountain range".<ref name=LR>{{LR|Etymologies}}, p. 379</ref> | ||
| + | ===Etymology=== | ||
| + | In the ''[[The Etymologies|Etymologies]]'', Noldorin ''orodrim'' derives from [[Sundocarme|root]] [[OR#Other versions|ÓROT]] ("height, mountain").<ref name=LR/> | ||
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| + | [[Category:Noldorin nouns]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sindarin nouns]] | ||
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[edit] Sindarin
orodorim is a Sindarin word meaning "mountain-chain". It is only attested in the compound name Thangorodrim.[1]
The word orodrim ("range of mountains") is listed by David Salo in his Neo-Sindarin glossary.[2]
[edit] Etymology
orodrim likely consists of orod meaning "mountain", and the suffix -rim which is a collective plural meaning "a great number, a host".[3]
[edit] See also
[edit] Noldorin
orodrim is the Noldorin word for "mountain range".[4]
[edit] Etymology
In the Etymologies, Noldorin orodrim derives from root ÓROT ("height, mountain").[4]
[edit] References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, "Words, Phrases and Passages in Various Tongues in The Lord of the Rings", in Parma Eldalamberon XVII (edited by Christopher Gilson), p. 116
- ↑ David Salo (2004), A Gateway to Sindarin, p. 327
- ↑ Compound Sindarin Names in Middle-earth (cf. Thangorodrim) at Tolkiendil.com (accessed 14 July 2011)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Three: The Etymologies", p. 379