nimruzîr

noun. Elf-friend

A noun meaning “Elf-friend”, attested only in the (subjective) plural form Nimruzîrim (PM/151). It is identical to the Adûnaic name Nimruzîr of Q. Elendil, which had the same meaning.

Conceptual Development: An earlier name for the faithful Númenóreans was Avaltiri (SD/347).

Cognates

• Q. Elendili “Elf-friends” ✧ PM/151

Elements

Word	Gloss
Nimir	“Elf, (lit.) Shining One”
zîr-	“*to love, desire”