Reconstruction:Proto-Cushitic/ʕad-

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

*ʕad-

1. white

Descendants

• Proto-North Cushitic:
  • Beja: at ("milk")
• Proto-East Cushitic: *ʕad-
  • Oromoid:
    • Oromo: adii
    • Khonso: at
  • Saho-Afar:
    • Saho: cado
    • Afar: qado, qidi
  • Somaloid:
    • Somali: cad