"mithril" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈmɪθ.ɹɪl/
Etymology: Created by J. R. R. Tolkien in his constructed language Sindarin as mithril, from mith (“pale grey”) + a derivative of the Primitive Elvish root *ril- (‘brilliant light, glitter’). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sjn|-}} Sindarin Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mithril (uncountable)
  1. (fantasy) A fictional silvery metal of great strength and value, primarily in fantasy and role-playing settings. Wikipedia link: J. R. R. Tolkien, mithril Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Fantasy, Fictional materials, J. R. R. Tolkien Translations (fictional metal): মিথ্রিল (mithril) (Bengali), 秘銀 (Chinese Mandarin), 秘银 (mìyín) (Chinese Mandarin), mithril (Finnish), aitohopea (Finnish), ミスリル (Japanese), 미스릴 (miseuril) (Korean)
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