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Proto-Altaic: *ki̯áta
Meaning: salmon, a k. of fish
Russian meaning: лосось, вид рыбы
Turkic: *K(i)atɨr- ( ~-d-)
Mongolian: *kadaraŋ
Tungus-Manchu: *kiata
Japanese: *kátú-
Comments: An interesting root, demonstrating the acquaintance of the speakers with the way of life of the salmon (weakening and dying after releasing roe). Note a common derivative *ki̯áta-rV in the Turko-Mongolian area.
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