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==Etymology==
==Etymology==
The name ''Cormallen'' is [[Sindarin]] and means "golden circle" (from ''[[cor]]'', "ring" and ''[[mallen]]'' "gold"). Apparently the name derived from the tree ''[[culumalda]]''.<ref name=RC>{{HM|RC}}, pp. 625-6 (citing from the [[Unfinished index]])</ref><ref>{{S|Appendix}} (entry for ''al-'')</ref>
The name ''Cormallen'' is [[Sindarin]] and means "golden circle" (from ''[[cor]]'', "ring" and ''[[mallen]]'' "gold"). Apparently the name derived from the tree ''[[culumalda]]''.<ref name=RC>{{HM|UI}}, pp. 625-6</ref><ref>{{S|Appendix}} (entry for ''al-'')</ref>


The [[Gondorians]] likely used the name ''Cormalthen'' as in [[Gondor Sindarin]] compounds retained the [[wikipedia:Fricative consonant|spirant]]. The spelling ''Cormallen'' follows the "proper" Elvish Sindarin, ''malt'' ("gold") and ending ''-en'' became *''mallen'', however in Gondor this remained ''malthen''.<ref name="VT4227">{{VT|42}}, [[The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor]], pages 5-31, esp. 27</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=[[Carl F. Hostetter]]|articleurl=http://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/articles/Hostetter/sindll.phtml|articlename=The Two Phonetic Values of ''ll'' in Elvish Sindarin in ''The Lord of the Rings|website=[http://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/ Tengwestië]|dated=7 December 2003}}</ref>
The [[Gondorians]] likely used the name ''Cormalthen'' as in [[Gondor Sindarin]] compounds retained the [[wikipedia:Fricative consonant|spirant]]. The spelling ''Cormallen'' follows the "proper" Elvish Sindarin, ''malt'' ("gold") and ending ''-en'' became *''mallen'', however in Gondor this remained ''malthen''.<ref name="VT4227">{{VT|42}}, [[The Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor]], pages 5-31, esp. 27</ref><ref>{{webcite|author=[[Carl F. Hostetter]]|articleurl=http://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/articles/Hostetter/sindll.phtml|articlename=The Two Phonetic Values of ''ll'' in Elvish Sindarin in ''The Lord of the Rings|website=[http://www.elvish.org/Tengwestie/ Tengwestië]|dated=7 December 2003}}</ref>

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The Field of Cormallen was a tree-lined field in North Ithilien, near the bank of the Anduin near Cair Andros and Henneth Annûn.[1]

It is told that the tree culumalda, having yellow flowers, was especially abundant in Cormallen[2]

History

After returning from the Battle of the Morannon in April T.A. 3019, Aragorn set up his camp on the Field of Cormallen. There, he received Frodo and Sam after their rescue from the wreckage of Mount Doom. On 8 April the Ringbearers were greeted by many friends, and were praised in the celebration of the victory in the War of the Ring.[3][1][2]

Etymology

The name Cormallen is Sindarin and means "golden circle" (from cor, "ring" and mallen "gold"). Apparently the name derived from the tree culumalda.[2][4]

The Gondorians likely used the name Cormalthen as in Gondor Sindarin compounds retained the spirant. The spelling Cormallen follows the "proper" Elvish Sindarin, malt ("gold") and ending -en became *mallen, however in Gondor this remained malthen.[5][6]

References

Route of the Fellowship of the Ring
Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Rohan · Edoras · Hornburg · Isengard · Dunharrow · Paths of the Dead · Gondor · Hill of Erech · Lamedon · Linhir · Lebennin · Pelargir · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Boromir
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen
Frodo and Sam
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Emyn Muil · Dead Marshes · Black Gate · Ithilien · Henneth Annûn · Cross-roads · Morgul Vale · Stairs of Cirith Ungol · Cirith Ungol · Shelob's Lair · Tower of Cirith Ungol · Mordor · Morgai · Plateau of Gorgoroth · Mount Doom · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Gandalf
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Celebdil† · Lothlórien · Fangorn Forest · Edoras · Hornburg · Isengard · Rohan · Anórien · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Cair Andros · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Merry
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Parth Galen · Amon Hen · Emyn Muil · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Wellinghall · Derndingle · Isengard · Hornburg · Dunharrow · Drúadan Forest · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard
Pippin
Rivendell · Eregion · Caradhras · Moria · Lothlórien · Caras Galadhon · Anduin · Amon Hen · Parth Galen · Emyn Muil · Eastemnet · Fangorn Forest · Wellinghall · Derndingle · Isengard · Rohan · Anórien · Gondor · Minas Tirith · Osgiliath · Cross-roads · Ithilien · Dagorlad · Black Gate · Field of Cormallen · Gondor · Cair Andros · Minas Tirith · Anórien · Rohan · Edoras · Isengard