Protoform: *ƛ̣Vnč:V / *ƛ̣:Vnč:V
Meaning: lizard
Chadakolob: ƛ̣ec
Andian language: ƛ̣erč:in (Khaid.)
Karata: anč:u
Comments: The root has clearly a lateral initial (with some variations in strength) and should be kept distinct from PA *ḳonč:V q.v. (however, the two roots may have mutually influenced each other). Cf. also Av. Andl. ƛ̣inč:, Unt. ƛ̣enčro id.