Russandol

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Russandol (Q, pron. [rusˈsandol]) was the epessë of Maedhros, eldest son of Fëanor. It is derived from russa, which means "red-haired" in Quenya. The name itself is translated as "Copper-top".[1]

References

  1. J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Peoples of Middle-earth, "XI. The Shibboleth of Fëanor", The names of the Sons of Fëanor with the legend of the fate of Amrod, p. 353