A term for the Elves of the West who fought against Morgoth, coined to match Dúnadan (WJ/378, PE17/141). This name is a combination of dûn “west” and Edhel “Elf”. It also appeared in the variant form Dúnel(t) using Ell “Elf” (PE17/141-142), Dúneglon using Eglon (PE17/142), and Dúnedel using Edel (PE17/142).
Sindarin
dúnedel
proper name. Dúnedel
Elements
Word Gloss dûn “west” Edel Variations
- dúnedel ✧ PE17/142
dúnedel
'West-Elf'
dúnedhel
proper name. West-Elf
Elements
Word Gloss dûn “west” Edhel “Elf” Variations
- dúnel ✧ PE17/140; PE17/141
- Dúneðel ✧ PE17/141
- dúnelt ✧ PE17/142
- dúnel(t) ✧ PE17/142
dúnel
'West-Elf'
dúnedil, pl2. dúnedellim n. #'West-Elf', Noldo. >> dún, edhel