Mallos

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Mallos was a flower that grew in the vales of Lebennin in Gondor, described as having the shape and colour of a golden bell.[1]

Etymology[edit | edit source]

Mallos is a Sindarin name meaning "golden flower",[2] apparently consisting of elements related to malt ("gold") + loth/loss ("flower"/"snow").

See also[edit | edit source]

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Last Debate"
  2. ↑ 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. 100
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