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ADJ

white

Source: MC:222

Attested in Markirya ("ninqui"), sanomë tarnë Olórin, Aracorno, Eomer, Imrahil, mi mísë, mi telepta yo morna, mi laiqua yo ninquë, mi luinë, ta Gimli mi lossëa

originates from: CE NIK- "snow"
Inflected forms
ninqui "white.pl" (q-adj-pl)
Component of compounds
nieninque "snowdrop"