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Dates
Dated back to the Years of the Trees
Race
Elves
Division
High Elves
Pronunciation
valino'rean
Meaning
'(Language) of Valinor'
Other names
The Ancient Speech, The Ancient Tongue, High Eldarin, High-elven, Quenya

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  • Updated 31 August 2010
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Valinorean

The tongue of the Elves of Valinor

The language of the Eldar in Valinor; another name for Quenya.


See also...

Asëa aranion, High Eldarin

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