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The name given by the [[Dúnedain]] to the second month of the year. The word Nínui comes from the [[Sindarin]] language, and its [[Quenya]] equivalent is [[Nénimë]]. Both words seem to be related to the [[Elvish]] stem-word 'nen', relating to water and wetness - presumably a reference to the late winter rains and their results.
'''Nínui''' is the second month of the calendar of the [[Dúnedain]]. It was also called [[Nénimë]] in [[Quenya]]. Both words mean as much as "Wet" - presumably a reference to the late winter rains and their results.
 


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Revision as of 17:03, 6 April 2008

Nínui is the second month of the calendar of the Dúnedain. It was also called Nénimë in Quenya. Both words mean as much as "Wet" - presumably a reference to the late winter rains and their results.