Reconstruction:Proto-Scythian/sparɣi

This Proto-Scythian 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-Scythian

Etymology

From Proto-Iranian *spr̥Hgah.

Noun

*sparɣi m

  1. burst, bloom

Descendants

  • Proto-Saka-Wakhi: *sparɣi
    • Proto-Saka: *ṣparɣi
      • Khotanese: [script needed] (ṣparggä, “noise, twang”) (unexpected -g-)
    • Wakhi: sprəɣ̌ (“flower”)
      • → Khowar: اِسپرُو (isprū, “fruit-blossom”)[1]

References

  1. ^ Morgenstierne, G[eorg] (1936), “Iranian elements in Khowar”, in Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies, University of London‎[1], volume 8, number 2/3, page 246 of 657–671
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