Sil-
sil- means "shine" in Quenya. It implies a white or silver light, often used when describing stars or the Moon.
Etymology
The word derives from the root SIL/THIL "shine silver".
- See also: Letter to Peter Alford (1956-58) (letter)
Forms
- síla ("3rd person singular present")
Examples
- Silmaril = "Shining Light"
- Silpion = "Shining Lights" (Silpion is another name of Telperion)
- Elen síla lúmenn' omentielvo = "A star shines on the hour of our meeting"
Referencias
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