Gollum is a fictional noun referring to a previously humanoid creature from J.R.R. Tolkien’s legendarium, characterized by a gaunt appearance and a split personality. The term is people commonly use to describe the character in media adaptations, especially when discussing his distinctive voice and speech patterns. In practice, “Gollum” functions as a proper noun and a pop-culture reference with strong recognizability in fantasy discourse.
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