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Speak Friend and Enter in Elvish: Pedo Mellon a Minno Explained
'Speak friend and enter' in Elvish is Pedo mellon a minno. The Moria password word by word, the full Doors of Durin inscription, and Gandalf's riddle.
9 min readOctober 9, 2026
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Using Mellon: Pronunciation, Plural and Example Sentences
The Elvish word for "friend" is mellon — Sindarin, and the famous password inscribed on the Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings. Pronunciation, usage, the Quenya equivalent, and the full story.
8 min readAugust 19, 2026
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What Does Mellon Mean? The Elvish Word for Friend Explained
Mellon means 'friend' in Sindarin Elvish — the password to the Doors of Moria. Full breakdown: pronunciation, etymology, Tolkien's use, and related words like mellon nín.
7 min readApril 9, 2026