aiwe

aiwe (or aiwë^[1]) is a Quenya noun meaning "(small) bird".^[2] Compare with maiwë ("seagull").

[edit] Etymology

Aiwe derives from the Elvish root AIWĒ-.

[edit] See also

• Sindarin: aew

References

1. ↑ Ruth S. Noel, The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Three: The Etymologies", p. 348