North Caucasian etymology :

Proto-North Caucasian: *q̇Hwǟrč̣V (~-ō-,-l-,-ć̣-)

Meaning: roasted grain, flour

Proto-Tsezian: *q̇ʷeč̣V

Proto-Lezghian: *q̇Iʷerč̣(a) (~o,-l-)

Notes: A Tsez-Lezg. parallel. The root is reflected only in two languages, thus not very secure.

Tsezian etymology :

Proto-Tsezian: *q̇ʷeč̣V

North Caucasian etymology: North Caucasian etymology

Meaning: oat flour

Ginukh: q̇ʷič̣a

Comments: Attested only in Gin. (Lomtadze gives the meaning 'roasted wheat flour'). Both Lomtadze and MSU record the variant q̇ʷič̣č̣a with a not quite clear gemination of -č̣-.

Lezghian etymology :

Proto-Lezghian: *q̇Iʷerč̣(a) (~o,-l-)

North Caucasian etymology: North Caucasian etymology

Meaning: roasted grain

Agul: q̇Iurč̣ (Bursh.)

Comment: Attested only in Bursh., with a possible Tsez. parallel.

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