An adjective glossed “blazing, fiery” in etymological notes from around 1964 (DD), derived from the root √RUYU “blaze (red)” (PE17/184).
Quenya
ruina
blazing, fiery
ruina
adjective. blazing, fiery
Derivations
- √RUY “blaze (red)” ✧ PE17/183
Phonetic Developments
Development Stages Sources √RUYU > ruina [ruina] ✧ PE17/183
ruina adj. "blazing, fiery" (PE17:183). Cf. ruinë.