Proto-Lezghian: *ʔa(r)q̇ʷa
Meaning: face; sour cream
Tsakhur: aq̇ʷa
Comment: An isolated Tsakh. word (with possible Tsezian and Andian parallels). The synonymy "face": "sour cream" is explained by a usage present, e.g., in Udi, where we have muč:Ianaqin č:Io "sour cream", lit. "milk's face".
