Region in the far northwest of Middle Earth in the First Age. Its history is recounted in Tolkien's epic work "The Silmarillion". Being the closest region to Valinor, this was the region peopled by elves who returned from Valinor or who didn't quite reach it; it is also the nearest region to Morgoth's fortress at Angband. The Wars of Beleriand - including five major battles and innumerable skirmishes - and the tales of Beren and Luthien, Turin and Nienor, and Tuor and Idril all take place in the setting of Beleriand.

The realms of Beleriand include Doriath, Nargothrond, Gondolin, Thargelion, Ossiriand, Himring,Falas, Mithrim, Dor-lomin and Dorthonion.

Beleriand is destroyed at the end of the Silmarillion in a massive battle in which the forces of Valinor join those of the elves of Beleriand in finally destroying Morgoth's forces; the realm is destroyed in the conflict and sinks into the sea (except Himling Island and Tol Fuin, which appear on later maps).

The Noldor returned to Beleriand after the tragic events of the Kinslaying, whereas the Sindar remained in Beleriand all along.

Of all the battles of Beleriand, Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, was the most disastrous for the elves.

Beleriand by Andy April 24, 2004

Get the Beleriand mug.

bagteria

Bacteria or fungus smell on a scrotum.

The acne blossums on her chin may have resulted from bagteria clogging her pores.

bagteria by Jim Reilly January 13, 2008

Get the bagteria mug.

Bageerathan

One to love varuni

Bageerathan: Varuni is hot and I love her

Bageerathan by I like hot Russian singles February 19, 2022

Get the Bageerathan mug.

balleria

Refering to making or having a lot of money; baller or balling.

"Im sick momma I have balleria" - Chingo Bling

balleria by SkotRox January 29, 2008

Get the balleria mug.

pajama casual

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.

We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.

pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020

Word of the Day on October 14, 2026