Belthil
From Tolkien Gateway
Belthil was the silver-flowered tree made by Turgon in memory of Telperion, one of the Two Trees of Valinor. Its mate was Glingal.
Etymology
Belthil translates to Divine Radiance, from BAL = powers, THIL = shine with white or silver light.[1] The original a became e due to I-affection
Other versions
Earlier writings name this tree Bansil,[2] but this progressed to Banthil, and finally Belthil.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies"
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Book of Lost Tales Part Two, "III. The Fall of Gondolin": "Notes and Commentary", Entries in the Name-list to The Fall of Gondolin, Bansil, p. 214