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Location
Particularly noted as growing in the riverlands of Lebennin in Gondor
Pronunciation
ma'llos
Meaning
Apparently 'golden flower'

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Mallos

A wildflower of Lebennin

A flower that grew in the vales of Lebennin in Gondor, described as having the shape and colour of a golden bell. Tolkien doesn't provide us with an explanation of the name, but mallos seems to mean simply 'golden flower'.


See also...

Alfirin

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  • Updated 7 September 2022
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