EL
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El is an Elvish root signifying "star".[1][2][3] "El" is frequently used as suffix in Elvish names, such as in Elrond (star-dome) or Elrohir (star horse lord).
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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. 151 (form appearing as "√EL.", "√EL", "√EL-" and "EL")
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 355 (form appearing as "EL-"; the signification "starry sky" is added to "star")
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 J.R.R. Tolkien, "Notes and Translations", in The Road Goes Ever On (J.R.R. Tolkien, Donald Swann), p. 73 (form appearing as "[t]he ancient element EL")
