Reconstruction:Proto-Nakh/ħaac̣u

This Proto-Nakh entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Proto-Nakh

Etymology

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

*ħaac̣u

1. bird
2. sparrow

Descendants

• ⇒ Bats: ჰ⁊აწუკ class dd (h⁊ac̣uḳ, “birdie”)
• Vainakh:
  • Chechen: хьо̄за class dd (ḥʳooza, “sparrow; bird”)
  • Ingush: хьа̄за class dd (ḥʳaaza, “bird”)
    • ⇒ Ingush: хьа̄зилг class dd (ḥʳaazilg, “birdie; sparrow”)