Reconstruction:Proto-Circassian/kːʷárta

This Proto-Circassian 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-Circassian

Etymology

From Proto-Northwest Caucasian *kːʷárǝta (“group, flock”). Cognate with Proto-Abkhaz-Abaza *gʷárǝta (“flock”).

Noun

*kːʷárta

1. group
2. group of animals

Descendants

• Adyghe: корт (kʷort)
• Kabardian: гуартэ (gʷartɛ)