ent
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Noun — In J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction, one of a race of giant, tree-like beings who guard the forests of Middle-earth.
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Etymology
Tolkien borrowed the word from Old English ent, meaning "giant," reviving a term that had otherwise died out of the language by modern times.
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What does “ent” mean?
The word “ent” means in J. R. R. Tolkien's fiction, one of a race of giant, tree-like beings who guard the forests of Middle-earth. In plain terms, a term from fantasy fiction (popularized by "The Lord of the Rings") for a walking, talking tree-giant.
How do you pronounce “ent”?
“Ent” is pronounced ehnt (/ɛnt/ in IPA).
How do you use “ent” in a sentence?
Here is “ent” used in a sentence: “Treebeard, the oldest of the Ents, spoke slowly and remembered ages long past.”
What part of speech is “ent”?
“Ent” is a noun.
Where does the word “ent” come from?
The word “ent” comes from Old English. Tolkien borrowed the word from Old English ent, meaning "giant," reviving a term that had otherwise died out of the language by modern times.
Is “ent” a common word?
“Ent” is an uncommon word in modern English.