russa
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russa is a Quenya adjective which means "red-haired" or "russet".
Etymology
It obviously derives from a root *RUS-. See RUSKĀ[1]
Examples
- Ambarussa
- Minyarussa
- Atyarussa
- Russandol = Copper-Top
See also
Inspiration
The word russa represents the color called "russet" in English, which derives from the Latin word russus "red". Although we can't know if the similarities between the Quenya word and russet/russus were intentional by Tolkien, it is possible that they are.
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, Part Three: "The Etymologies", p. 385
- Quenya-English Wordlist compiled by Helge Fauskanger
