pharaz

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pharaz is an Adûnaic word meaning "gold".[1][2][3]

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Etymology[edit | edit source]

The similarity with the Khuzdul word baraz "red" has been noted; possibly pharaz represents an ancient Mannish loanword from the Dwarves.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"
  2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Sauron Defeated, "Part Three: The Drowning of Anadûnê: (vi) Lowdham's Report on the Adunaic Language: Declension of nouns", p. 426
  3. ↑ 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. 120
  4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "Of Dwarves and Men"
  5. ↑ David Salo, "Another Khuzdul Loanword in Adunaic?", Elfling mailing list (accessed 29 November 2023)
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