Mîr

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mîr means "jewel" in Quenya and Sindarin. In Quenya alone, mîr is a cognate of mírë, which also means "jewel".

Examples:

  • Míriel = "Maiden of the Jeweled Garland" (Quenya)
  • Boromir = "Faithful Jewel" (Sindarin)

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