imlad
/'im.lad/ l6ac9
noun
deep, narrow valley with steep sides, gap, gully
plural imlaid
Attested in writing
Etymology
Root: √MI/IMI
"in, within"
Root: √LAT
"open, unenclosed, free to entry; low, lowlying, at ground level"
Primitive Eldarin: ✶imbi-lătă
Elements
- imbi between preposition
- lata plain, valley noun
Cognates
| quenya | imbilat |
| telerin | imbe |
References
Sources: LotRI/Morgul Vale, NM/355, PE17/87, 89, RC/234, 482, SA/lad, VT47/14