TESTICLE

The etymology of the word "testicle" is often traced back to Latin, but mainstream sources rarely explore its potential Kartvelian linguistic connections.

• The Georgian root "tes-" (ტეს-) means "seed" in a broad sense, including "sperm."

  • Compare it to "tesva," "tesia," and "tesli," where "-l" is a remnant of the adjective suffix "-el."

• The second part, "tik-", which lacks a widely accepted explanation, could relate to the Georgian word "tiki" (ტიკი) meaning "bagpipes" or "ascites" (fluid-filled swelling).

  • Both meanings visually and conceptually align with the idea of a "testicle."

• The suffix "-ul", found in "testiculi", mirrors the Kartvelian adjective-forming suffix.

Thus, "testicle" could be interpreted as "a seed pouch" through a Kartvelian linguistic lens.