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Dates
Developed after the foundation of Númenor in II 32
Origins
Renamed from the day originally known as Orgaladhad by the Elves
Race
Division
Culture
Pronunciation
o'rgalath ('th' as in English 'these')
Meaning
'Day of the (White) Tree'
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Orgaladh

The day of the White Tree

The fourth day of the Númenórean week, equivalent to our Tuesday. This name was adapted from the Sindarin usage 'Orgaladhad' ('Day of the Trees', referring to the Two Trees of Valinor). The Númenóreans held the White Tree Telperion in special reverence, and Nimloth, the tree that grew in the King's Court at Armenelos, was its descendant. Hence, they changed the name to Orgaladh ('Day of the Tree', referring to Telperion only).


See also...

Aldúya, Orgaladhad, Trewesdei

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