Galad

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Sindarin

galad is a Sindarin word for radiance, glittering, or reflection, usually connected to water, gems, or a smooth surface.

Etymology

It derives from Primitive Elvish ñalatâ Root ÑAL-AT

Examples

Cognates

Silvan

galad is a Silvan Elvish word for "tree".[1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Morgoth's Ring, "Part Three. The Later Quenta Silmarillion: (I) The First Phase: 5. Of Eldanor and the Princes of the Eldalië", p. 182 (commentary to §42)
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