Reconstruction:Proto-Cushitic/ħVzk-

This Proto-Cushitic 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-Cushitic

Etymology

Unknown. Possibly from Proto-Afroasiatic.

Root

*ħVzk-

1. star

Descendants

• Proto-North Cushitic: *ħazk-
  • Beja: haizik
• Proto-East Cushitic: *ħidk+, *ħudk+
  • Konsoid:
    • Khonso: hikkitta
  • Saho-Afar:
    • Saho: xutuk
    • Afar: hotuk
  • Somaloid:
    • Somali: xiddig
    • Jiiddu: hidiq

References

• Ehret, Christopher (1987) “Proto-Cushitic Reconstruction”, in Sprache und Geschichte in Afrika, volume 8, pages 7–180