Another name for the Teleri appearing in a name list from the 1930s (LR/403). It seems to be a combination of vea “sea” and the plural of Elda “Elf”.
Quenya
falmari
collective name. Sea-elves, (lit.) Wave-folk
Cognates
- S. Falathrim “Elves of the Falas, Wave-folk” ✧ PM/386
Elements
Word Gloss falma “(crested or foaming) wave, breaker, (crested or foaming) wave, breaker; [ᴱQ.] foam”
A name for the Teleri as Elves of the sea (S/53). It is an elaboration on falma “wave” (SA/falas) and its literal meaning is “Wave-folk” (PM/386).
Conceptual Development: Earlier Quenya words connecting the third tribe of Elves to the sea include ᴱQ. Solosimpe “Shore Piper” (LT1/50; QL/35, 85), ᴹQ. Solonyeldi “✱Surf Singers” (Ety/NYEL, SOL) and ᴹQ. Falanyel “✱Beach Singer” (Ety/PHAL).