Reconstruction:Proto-Naish/ndzreɣ

This Proto-Naish 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-Naish

Etymology

From Proto-Sino-Tibetan *kV-rtsik (see STEDT for cognates).

Noun

*ndzreɣ

  1. leopard

Reconstruction notes

  • The Naxi form reflects *ndzri (with an original *-ik rhyme), while Narua and Laze reflect *ndzreɣ.

Descendants

  • Naxi: rhee (/⁠⁠(ɳ)ɖʐɯ³³⁠/)
  • Narua: raeq (/⁠⁠ʐæ˩˥⁠⁠/)
  • Laze: [Term?] (/⁠ʐæ˥⁠/)