Proto-Kui-Kuwi : *sōmb-u
Meaning : a k. of plant
Kui : sōmbu (pl. sōpka) "a species of tuberous plant somewhat like a yam or cassava"
Tekriya Kuwi : hōpa kuna "Arum colocasia"
Dongriya Kuwi : hop'o "Arum colocasia"
Kuwi (Israel) : hōpa "taro"
Notes : The Kuwi forms are clearly derived from the same root (*sōmb-), although the reason of development mb > p is not clear; derivation from the plural forms?
Number in DED : 2881
