amon carab

place name. Hill of the Hat

An earlier name of Amon Rûdh that appeared in various forms, one of which (Amon Carab) was translated “Hill of the Hat” (WJ/187). It seems to be a combination of amon “hill” and carab “hat”, the second of which is not otherwise attested.

Elements

Word	Gloss
amon	“hill”
carab	“hat”

Variations

• Carabel ✧ WJI/Amon Carab; WJI/Carabel
• Amon Garabel ✧ WJI/Amon Garabel; WJI/Carabel