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Eldarin (an approximately equivalent term, although strictly Eldarin excludes the languages of the Avari, while Elvish does not), Elven-tongue

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Elvish

The rich and ancient languages of the Elves

(Primordial Elvish)
Quenya
Tongues of the Avari
Valinorean Quenya
Telerin
Sindarin
Nandorin
Silvan dialects
Silvan dialects

(The Teleri and the Sindar were related peoples, and so Telerin and Sindarin were would have certain common origins. In Aman, the Telerin tongue developed under the close influence of Quenya, while in Middle-earth, Sindarin evolved along a unique path of its own.)

A general term for the languages of the Elves. In Middle-earth, it most commonly refers to Sindarin, but can also apply to Quenya, the High-elven tongue. Other Elvish languages in Middle-earth include dialects derived from Sindarin (for example, the language of the Wood-elves of Thranduil).


See also...

Aeglos, Aerandir, Afterborn, Aftercomers, Agathurush, Akallabêth, Alcarinquë, Aldalómë, Aldúya, Alfirin, Amon Sûl, Anadûnê, Anfalas, Angamaitë, Angerthas, [See the full list...]

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