alph

alph, pl. eilph is the Sindarin word for "swan".^[1][2]

[edit] Etymology

From OS alpha, from Common Telerin alpa, itself from PQ alkwâ (root ÁLAK).^[3][4]

[edit] Cognates

• alpa (Telerin)
• alqua (Quenya)

The form is given to be common both in Noldorin and Ilkorin.

[edit] Examples

• Nîn-in-Eilph

[edit] References

1. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), Unfinished Tales, "The History of Galadriel and Celeborn", "Appendix D: The Port of Lond Daer" (Note to discussion of the name Glanduin)
2. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Appendix E, "Pronunciation of Words and Names", "Consonants"
3. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Silmarillion, "Appendix: Elements in Quenya and Sindarin Names", alqua
4. ↑ J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien (ed.), The Lost Road and Other Writings, "Part Three: The Etymologies", ÁLAK