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| Hobbit | |
| Pimpernel Took | |
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| Biographical Information | |
| Location | Great Smials, Tuckborough |
| Birth | S.R. 1379 |
| Death | After S.R. 1401 |
| Family | |
| Family | Took |
| Parentage | Paladin Took II and Eglantine Banks |
| Siblings | Pearl, Pervinca and Peregrin |
| Physical Description | |
| Gender | Female |
| Gallery | Images of Pimpernel Took |
History
Pimpernel was the second child of Thain Paladin Took II and Eglantine Banks. She and her family were guests at Bilbo's Farewell Party.[1]
Etymology
Pimpernel is a genus of the primrose family and its fruits resemble peppercorns. The name derives from Latin pimpernella meaning "little pepper".[2]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix C, "Took of Great Smials"
- ↑ Jim Allan (1978), An Introduction to Elvish, "Giving of Names"