Asëa aranion
From Tolkien Gateway
asëa aranion is the Quenya name of Kingsfoil.[1][2][3] While the only direct translation by Tolkien of asëa aranion which has been published is "asëa of the Kings",[3] it has been suggested that the whole name could mean "Beneficial (leaf) of Kings".[4][5]
Etymoloy
Other versions
The rejected form asea aranaite was used in a manuscript version of The Lord of the Rings.[6]
References
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, The Return of the King, "The Houses of Healing"
- ↑ Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull (eds), The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, p. 580
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 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), pp. 49, 100
- ↑ Quettaparma Quenyallo at Ardalambion (accessed 14 May 2011)
- ↑ Plants & Trees (cf. Athelas) at The Thain's Book (accessed 14 May 2011)
- ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The War of the Ring, "Part Three: Minas Tirith", "XI. The Houses of Healing", p. 394