adjective.adjective referring to the stars, *of the stars, stellar
An “adjective referring to the stars” mentioned in the Quendi and Eldar essay of 1959-60, hence “✱of the stars” or “✱stellar” (WJ/362), replacing the more ancient adjective form ✶elenā which after various sound changes became confused with Q. Elda “Elf” (WJ/360, 362). As a proper name, Q. Elenya happens to be the Elvish name for “Saturday”, more literally “✱Star-day” (LotR/1110).
An “adjective referring to the stars” mentioned in the Quendi and Eldar essay of 1959-60, hence “✱of the stars” or “✱stellar” (WJ/362), replacing the more ancient adjective form ✶elenā which after various sound changes became confused with Q. Elda “Elf” (WJ/360, 362). As a proper name, Q. Elenya happens to be the Elvish name for “Saturday”, more literally “✱Star-day” (LotR/1110).