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Are there any neutral sources, which say that it originates from Georgia? As far as I see here, we have only Georgian-language or Georgian-published sources that state that it is Georgian, while more reliable international sources (like The Oxford Companion to Cheese and the Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary) state that it is Armenian. Also I don't find SmokedByEwe reliable enough, at least more reliable than Oxford.

Also the undoubtful claim that the word is "of Georgian origin" is also dubious. In Armenian it means "tangled up" too. There are also similar Armenian words which have similar structure: Motal, Flol, Tehal and et cetera.

I won't change the origins until the end of discussion, but I will at least change the undoubted Georgian etymology. Athoremmes (talk) 19:29, 20 September 2024 (UTC)[reply]


POV pushing

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SonofJacob, please do not use a translation app as a source, because it is not reliable. The cooking blog websites you cited are not reliable sources either. You need to provide a reliable source proving "there's nothing Armenian about Chechili" when there is an Oxford source stating otherwise. --Steverci (talk) 17:37, 12 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

as I've said, the translations is very much reliable and, as you can see the cheese Tenili (which is of Georgian origin obviously) and the cheese of Chechili are basically Kartvelian-structured words. everyone can know this when taking a look at it. also quick addition, look up "scutched" in google and then look up "chechili" in google. you'll see 100% similarity of the shapes. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SonofJacob (talk • contribs)

I have just googled "scutch" and can find nothing about shapes but lots about separating fibres and beating flax.Spinney Hill (talk) 12:42, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Seems like there is already a discussion and none of the concerns were addressed regarding reliableness of recently introduced content. Before edit warring again [1], [2], one should first adequately address the points brought up on talk. Stable version was restored. ZaniGiovanni (talk) 21:08, 14 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

>I have just googled "scutch" and can find nothing about shapes but lots about separating fibres and beating flax.

No. I told you to look up the word "scutched" not "scutch" because they differ a lot. Chechili has nothing to do with "scutch" but the shape and a form of it is 100% similar when you look up "scutched" in google. I would LOVE to export some pictures here, but they must not be a "copyright". If I import 2 images from Google will I be in trouble? SonofJacob (talk) 14:29, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Also, sources claiming the cheese's origin is Armenia: The Oxford Companion to Cheese, Petrosian., I. and Underwood., D. (2006). Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore. Yerkir Publishing, Bloomington, Indiana, USA.

sources claiming the cheese comes from Georgia: https://www.gov.uk/protected-food-drink-names/mesxuri-chechili-slash-meskhuri-chechili (A source from Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication)

My sources were deleted for "not being reliable" or that they aren't from "independent" studies. Now tell me, why should the Protected food name with Protected Geographical Indication source NOT be count as reliable/independent?

Lets' compare two different types of Cheeses with each other:

Tenili A cheese that originates from the country of Georgia, and you will agree with me the word is 100% the same in structure with the word of "Chechili"

Etymology of Tenili means "Stuffed" in Georgian language

another type of cheese we have is Chechili.

Etymology of Chechili means "scutched" and the shape of the cheese is identical to what you would see in google looking up "scutched".

I'll say again, no wordplays. look up the word "scutched" not "scutch" in google and then look up the word "chechili" SonofJacob (talk) 14:44, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

SonofJacob, how does a 2021 trademark of Meskhuri Chechili determine the historic origin of.. anything? It's just a trademark of a specific type of chechil. - Kevo327 (talk) 17:23, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

My friend, you seem to be ignoring rest of my arguments. In a fair talk, you saying that a random "trademark" could not determine historic origin of anything is equal to me saying that a "meaningless piece of paper written by someone whose surname is ending on -yan" (in this case, meaning one of your source)doesn't trace origin of the cheese. The main thing is not about the trademark but is about the fact that it is marked by "Protection food name with protected Geographical indication" which is linked to the government of UK. So please, answer to EVERY of my argument with a counter-argument in addition with a reliable source. Thank you.SonofJacob (talk) 17:57, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I don't "have" sources in "there", and no, researches do have more factual value than trademarks. And I find you your ethnic classification of sources worrying, and meaningless. Could you clarify your "argument" better? - Kevo327 (talk) 18:05, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

No my friend, that's not how it works. you said that you find my ethnic classification of sources "worrying and meaningless." Now, it is time for you to explain WHAT do you find wrong and WHY. Also do not leave any of my arguments unanswered. SonofJacob (talk) 18:23, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

  • I reverted Monegasque100 because I assumed they were a troll. Their contribs clearly show that they are familiar with Wikipedia jargon, and they have attacked other editors as "vandals" and "POV editors", including harassment on their talk pages. wikinights talk 20:03, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • A quick read through their contribs appears that they have an anti-Georgian agenda. They are familiar with terms, policies and guidelines such as "vandal", (diff) "WP:SOAP" (diff) and WP:GNG (diff, this shows they are also familiar with how AfD works). They attack users on their talk pages, see diff and diff. The quote Do not interfere in my affairs is a telltale sign of a POV pusher or troll. This led me to suspect that they are a long-term troll (Satt 2?). I am aware that I risk being blocked. wikinights talk 20:12, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
  • As far as I'm concerned, the edit-warring on this article is a content dispute. This is borne out by the fact that it is not only Monegasque100 who was reverting you. If you believe that Monegasque100 is a sock, then file a report at WP:SPI. If you believe they are a "troll", then take them to WP:ANI, but this Talk page is not the venue for airing your grievances about another editor with whom you have a content dispute. Finally, you're right, you risk being blocked if you continue these personal attacks.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:22, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I originally put in the piece about the UK protected description and wish it had not got bound up with the rather pointless argument about the origin of the cheese (which cheese I don't think I have ever seen or tasted. Its certainly not a common type of cheese in the UK where I live )The UK government website says that Meskhuri Chechili is a "protected geographical description" . A "protected geographical description" is a technical term which I will explain in a moment. It is not a "trade mark" which is a sign or name which is owned by a particular company or individual to denote their products and theirs alone. The very first trade mark in British legal history was the red triangle on Bass beer. Sometimes a trade mark is the name of the product in a particular type face such as the well known marks of Coca Cola or Lego. It is not restricted to food. A "protected geographiclal description" usually applies to food although it may apply to other things so far as I know. It is not owned by a particular producer but can be used by any producer for any food item of the type which is made in a particular region. Thus "Stilton Cheese" can only be applied to cheese made in parts of Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It is usually blue but can be a kind of white cheese. Blue cheese made in Denmark cannot be called Stilton, neither can blue cheese made in Northamptonshire or Japan. Scotch whisky can only be applied to whisky made in Scotland. Champagne can only be applied to wine made in the Champagne region of France and so on. 

" In the UK, Meskhuri Chechili has a "protected geographical indication" trademark, meaning that cheese with that label are made in that particular region of Georgia."

It is therefore incorrect in that the description has nothing to do with any trade mark. The description can be used by any Meshkuri producer for its cheese produced in that region. It could not be used for any cheese made elsewhere in Georgia or in Armenia or USA. However the description here is not "chechili" but "meshkuri chechili." I think this means that a similar cheese from Armenia could be called Armenian chechili but not meshkuri chechili. Note not all geographical descriptions are protected. Chedddar cheese is not a protected description and Cheddar cheese is made all over the world. Furthermore "cheese" is singular not plural so "are " is not grammatical. "Is" should be used instead. The sentence therefore should read:

"In the UK, Meskhuri Chechili is a "protected geographical indication", meaning that cheese with that description or label is (and indeed must be) made in that particular region of Georgia."

Please could the sentence be so changed in the article. I do not agree with Sonofjacob's reasoning in any way. He was asked to provide another reliable source for his proposition that checil or chechili originated in Georgia and not Armenia.and I do not believe he has done so. The only sources I have found are the Official UK government website which I would hope is reliable and the other sources already used in the article. I cannot find any description or picture of "a scutched shape" by googling "scutched " I do not believe there is such a thing. I think I did find a picture of some scutched flax fibres, which is not the same thing at all..That is like calling a picture of a piece of frayed fabric a frayed shape.Spinney Hill (talk) 23:16, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Spinney Hill thank you for explaining the full concept of protected geographical indication, I had some understanding of it but now I fully get it, i suggest that part of the article is changed to "In the UK, Meskhuri Chechili is a "protected geographical indication", meaning that only cheese made in that particular region of Georgia cna be labeled as such." With a wlink to Meshkheti. Do you agree on this version? - Kevo327 (talk) 23:29, 17 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Agreed. Spinney Hill (talk) 08:25, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Further down the website states "Protected under the UK-Georgia strategic partnership and cooperation agreement". So not a reliable source. --Steverci (talk) 19:07, 6 October 2021 (UTC) This doesnt make the source unreliable in my view.Spinney Hill (talk) 22:56, 6 October 2021 (UTC)[reply]


Hmm, it is understandable but still not really the case. Now answer this question, does THIS and THIS Not look 100% identical?

OR

does THIS not look exactly identical (SHAPE-WISE) as it is shown HERE

also, I gave you every example, the cheese Tenili and cheese Chechili... Both words are 100% similar in the structures. Both Kartvelian words. With "ili" endings on them mostly indicating the "ed" suffix in English. Tenili meaning "stuffed" Chechili meaning "scutched"

If Chechili is really Armenian, tell me etymology of it?.. SonofJacob (talk) 09:30, 18 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

There has been no discussion for over 3 days now and sourced information has been removed. Can we restore the sourced information if there are no objections or responses? Thanks--Van Gogia (talk) 21:57, 21 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
The citations SonofJacob kept adding were not reliable sources and contradict what reliable sources state. --Steverci (talk) 01:45, 22 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

I agree . He was asked to provide another source as well but did not do so. He was also extrapolating his own theory or belief from the source which I believe is not allowed in WP policy, being akin to original research. Kevo 327 and I agreed a reinstatement of one item I introduced (see above " which does say the cheese is made in Georgia but will not satisfy SonofJacob.Spinney Hill (talk) 07:53, 22 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The article shows only one point of view on a subject that is being discussed. The etymology of the name is 100% Georgian (you really have to be dishonest to deny this). But let's talk about sources.
  • Firstly, the first source is irrelevant. Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore: the name speaks for itself. It is about "diet of David of Sassoun, the legendary Armenian Hercules" etc...
  • The second source doesn't say that the cheese is from Armenia but says that it is an Armenian cheese without giving any proof and writing a bit above that "Brinza is a fresh cheese from Georgia" which is obviously false. This information makes me frankly doubt the quality of the research that allowed the author to say that chechili was Armenian. This is not an investigative book but a cookbook.
Here is a source at least as solid as those proposed for your point of view:
https://books.google.fr/books?id=MDb_DwAAQBAJ&pg=PT105&dq=chechili+g%C3%A9orgie&hl=fr&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q=chechili%20g%C3%A9orgie&f=false
So I propose to include both points of view in the article. You could say that it is a cheese that is present in both Armenia and Georgia for example.
There is no mention of Georgia in the article with your version. It is completely irrelevant and you know it. What do you think?--Van Gogia (talk) 18:07, 22 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The web page you cite does not show the words "chechil","Chechili" or "fromage". If the book deals with the point you should find the relevant page and cite the paper version with that page.number..Spinney Hill (talk) 23:29, 22 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Look carefully It's between "Hors-d'oeuvre et fromages" and "Le khachapuri" in orange colour. I have this source as well: Terra Madre - 1,600 Food Communities. (2006). Italia, Slow Food Editore. Page 256
I suggest you also to read this source which describes a fairly neutral point of view (mentioning the differences in preparation between Georgia and Armenia which is interesting for an encyclopedia): https://books.google.fr/books?id=Hp1fDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA235&dq=Georgian+cheeses+chechil&hl=fr&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=falseGARDENS of BIODIVERSITY: Conservation of genetic resources and their use in traditional food production systems by small farmers of the Southern Caucasus. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Food & Agriculture Org., 2018 ISBN : 9251066132, 9789251066133 Page 235
I look forward to working with you in an encyclopaedic way and wish you a good evening.--Van Gogia (talk) 22:42, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
https://books.google.fr/books?id=Hp1fDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA235&dq=Georgian+cheeses+chechil&hl=fr&sa=X&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false is good authority for saying that Chechil is made in Armenia and and Georgia but not for saying that it originated in either country..Spinney Hill (talk) 08:10, 24 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, but then the sources mentioned in the article do not allow to say that this cheese originates from Armenia according to your reasoning.
  • The first source is irrelevant. Armenian Food: Fact, Fiction and Folklore: the name speaks for itself. It is about "diet of David of Sassoun, the legendary Armenian Hercules" etc...
  • The second source doesn't say that the cheese is originated in Armenia but says that it is an Armenian cheese without giving any proof and writing a bit above that "Brinza is a fresh cheese from Georgia" which is obviously false. This information makes me frankly doubt the quality of the research that allowed the author to say that chechili was Armenian. This is not an investigative book but a cookbook.
Compared to your sources, my sources are just as good or better than yours.
Therefore I don't understand why the article only mentions one point of view. Furthermore you overinterpret the oxford source because it does not mention the origin (I am as scrupulous as you are when you say that my source does not say that it is originated in either country).
Best regards--Van Gogia (talk) 14:52, 24 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Protected edit request on 23 September 2021

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First reference is broken. Please fix that. NMW03 (talk) 10:48, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Done — xaosflux Talk 11:18, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Please can the following sentence: "In the UK, Meskhuri Chechili has a "protected geographical indication" trademark, meaning that cheese with that label are made in that particular region of Georgia.[7]" be replaced by "In the UK, Meskhuri Chechili is a "protected geographical indication", meaning that only cheese made in that particular region of Georgia can be labeled as such." This is clearer and more grammatical and has been agreed by one other user. Another user says it is "understandable" but wants more wholesale changes. If these larger changes are not made (or even if they are) the sentence still needs to be changed. The source for the sentence is unchanged.Spinney Hill (talk) 11:35, 23 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done @Spinney Hill: this page is not protected and may be edited directly. — xaosflux Talk 15:19, 28 September 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Georgian origins of the cheese

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@Vanezi Astghik The origins of Chechili is protected by the copyright laws which protects the geographical indication of the product. So to say simply its patented by Georgia. [3] Which is part of the international law procedure of protecting and preserving a culture originally.

The mentioned patent is in accordance to the international agreements which Georgia takes part in such as:

1)Berne Convention[4]

2)Rome Convention[5]

3)WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty(WPPT)[6]

4)WIPO Copyright Treaty(WCT)[7]

5)AGREEMENT ON TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS(TRIPS)[8]

Moreover, the registration of trademarks is regulated by the agreements and conventions of:

1)Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property[9]

2)PROTOCOL RELATING TO THE MADRID AGREEMENT CONCERNING THE INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION OF MARKS[10]

3)AGREEMENT ON TRADE-RELATED ASPECTS OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS(TRIPS)[11]

Therefore, there's absolutely every reason to conclude that intellectual property rights of Georgia protected by the international law, conventions and agreements must be protected even on wikipedia. Lemabeta (talk) 08:43, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Article leading needs to be rewritten according to the geographical indication. Such as for example used in the articles of Champagne, Tequila, Roquefort. Lemabeta (talk) 11:26, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
In your long writing, only a single source actually mentions Checil (specifically Meskhuri Chechili type chechil), the rest of your sources are irrelevant and don't even mention Chechil, so I'll address the one that does. It's a Georgian government WP:PRIMARY source [12] not suited for Wikipedia, whereas the secondary WP:RS book in the article that literally specializes in cheeses ("The Oxford Companion to Cheese") verbatim says that:
  • "Twisted string cheese, chechil panir, husats, or tel cheese are Armenian pasta filata cheeses,…” [13]
Lastly, your Georgian government primary source shows that Meskhuri Chechil type of Chechil is trademarked, that doesn't determine Chechil origins. This is merely a trademark of a particular type of Chechil. Especially considering when the secondary WP:RS specialist source in the article says it's an Armenian cheese. Vanezi (talk) 10:11, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Chechili is Meskhuri. Its written specifically as Meskhuri Chechili because we have different types of Chechili. Such as Adjarian Chlechili. So the specification to protect both is necessary. And there's no more reliable source, than the source published by United Nations.
You have also deleted Chechili etymology section, which is a word of Georgian origin, the source used there was written by a historian and an ethnologist Roland Topchishvili. Seems to me, that its you who is driven by the Kartvelophobia and you seem to be the one pushing POV. Lemabeta (talk) 14:00, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
And there's no more reliable source, than the source published by United Nations.
Yes there is, especially when the UN source you talk about is a "Agritourism guide" book. The cited specialist book in the lede is from Oxford University and specializes in cheeses specifically.
You have also deleted Chechili etymology section, which is a word of Georgian origin, the source used there was written by a historian and an ethnologist Roland Topchishvili. Seems to me, that its you who is driven by the Kartvelophobia and you seem to be the one pushing POV.
The article is controversial in nature when it comes to origins and other related info such as etymology, and for controversial material, sources published from "Tbilisi State University" (capital of Georgia) shouldn't be used to push something contentious in WP:WIKIVOICE, see WP:INDEPENDENT sources for that.
Also mind the personal attacks by the baseless accusations of "Kartvelophobia", making baseless accusations is a form of WP:NPA. This is the second time now you violate NPA. Vanezi (talk) 14:10, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Hate to stir up this old chestnut but I have found another source which is not a selling site, or connected with the Armenian or Georgian governments. But is it a reliable source? The origin of the cheese is defined by a very wide area stretching from the west of Ireland and Portugal to Mongolia. Having said that I have never seen Chechil (made in the home country or otherwise in a lifetime of cheese eating and buying in UK, France, Belgium, Germany Switzerland and Italy. The selling websites I have found do mention Chechil being made in UK, South Africa,. Bulgaria and I think Russia and Turkey. I'd welcome anybody's serious comments Spinney Hill (talk) 14:11, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
The about us page of the source you added makes it look like an advertisement for smoked goods. It's obviously not a scholarly source and is very much a WP:PRIMARY source, so I wouldn't use that in the article, especially when far better sources like the Oxford University specialist source says nothing of the nature found in this website. Vanezi (talk) 14:21, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. I'll give a space for further comments and if nothing further is said,or perhaps if there is I will remove it.Spinney Hill (talk) 14:35, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
No worries. Vanezi (talk) 14:39, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
"A geographical indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have a specific geographical origin and possess qualities or a reputation that are due to that origin. In order to function as a GI, a sign must identify a product as originating in a given place. In addition, the qualities, characteristics or reputation of the product should be essentially due to the place of origin. Since the qualities depend on the geographical place of production, there is a clear link between the product and its original place of production." [14]
Geographical indication means the origin of the product. This doesn't make any sense at all, this is international law. You can not say geographical indication doesn't mean origins of a product when it literally does. Chechili originates in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia, And it should be written like that. Lemabeta (talk) 20:31, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Even the country of Armenia is in the bilateral agreement with Georgia protecting the copyright rights of Georgian products, which also includes Chechili. Moreover, Chechili is a Georgian word and should be written in an etymology section. "It's a Georgian source" isn't an argument to declare respectable historian and ethnologist Roland Topchishvili as an unreliable Lemabeta (talk) 20:32, 16 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
You fail to realize what WP:SYNTH is; you CAN NOT combine sources to reach a conclusion on Wikipedia (especially PRIMARY sources), Wikipedia DOES NOT accept individual editor “analysis” combination of sources to claim a conclusion. If you want to claim something such as “Chechili originates in Samtskhe-Javakheti region of Georgia”, you need to provide a WP:SECONDARY reliable source that is stronger than the current one in the article which is; an independent academic source from Oxford University that directly specializes in cheeses, and which does NOT support any of your claims. Do you have a stronger secondary source than this that EXPLICITLY states what you claim (without combining some primary sources together violating WP:SYNTH)?
Lastly, when it comes to the secion you keep restoring, it’s fair for me to say you should use independent sources for claims of etymology and that sort, especially when there is controversy about origins already. “Tbilisi State University” is NOT an independent publication, I didn’t say anything about the author (where do you find I ever mentioning the author?), I’m saying Georgia’s capital state university is not an independent publication, obviously. Generally, you should use independent sources especially for controversial things. Vanezi (talk) 08:20, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure one can describe Tbilsi University as "not independent." That might have been true in the Communist times, but now? It is not as if the publication is by a Georgian Cheese producers' association. Note there is no mention of Chechil at all in Larousse Gastronomique (my edition is an English translation of 1988) More of this later. . Spinney Hill (talk) 08:32, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
If something is controversial because there is dispute in sources about its origin, that should apply to etymology too and we should look to find the strongest source for particular claims; by independent, I mean a third party source. “Tbilisi State University” can not be described as a third party source, at least by the definition given in WP:INDEPENDENT:
  • Is this source independent or third-party, or is it closely affiliated with the subject?
It's not third party and it's closely affiliated with the subject. So that's why I don't agree with having an etymology section without third party independent sources and solely based on single closely affiliated with the subject non-third party source, especially when the wording is stated as a fact which is in conflict with WP:WIKIVOICE too. Vanezi (talk) 09:00, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
So by your logic, Oxford University publication can not be trustworthy when involving UK? TSU by any means is a reliable and trustworthy university, moreover the research is written by a respectable historian and ethnologist Roland Topchishvili, whose area of studies are Caucasus mainly. To declare someone an unreliable source, you need to have a good reasoning other than "He is Georgian, he is untrustworthy" or "its published in Georgia, its untrustworthy", because you might find yourself crossing the line between reasoning and irrational xenophobia. If you have any historian, researcher or ethnologist or someone accussing Roland Topchishvili of being biased and unreasonable, please feel free insert that here, but if not, your opinion isn't enough to determine whether the source is reliable or not. Lemabeta (talk) 09:11, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Did you not read what I said? I'm clearly saying it's NOT third-party publication and is closely associated with the subject, what part of that is about "reliability"? Also you mention the author again as if I'm talking about him, when I'm explicitly talking about the publication, which if from Georgia's capital university; you can't describe that as third party especially in a disputed topic. So kindly read exactly what I'm saying and stay on topic if you want to argue further.
When it comes to Oxford University, you can't compare TSU to it because unlike TSU, Oxford university is an internationally renowned publication, so it can be used for pretty much any topic of any country (especially when the source specializes in the topic), unless there are stronger WP:RS disputing it. Vanezi (talk) 09:18, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
"Unlike TSU, Oxford University is an internationally renowned publication"
You are not the one to decide the reputation of TSU. Please provide the statements of researchers and historians/ethnologists or linguists criticizing the stance of Roland Topchishvili, either accusing him of being biased or nationalist or whatever you are indirectly trying to portray him as. Lemabeta (talk) 09:27, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Funny how I never mentioned Roland Topchishvili name once but you keep throwing random accusations that's entirely in your head. I'll take this as another baseless accusation WP:PA, and if you don't stop it, I'll take it to WP:AE again. I'm CLEARLY talking about the publication of your source, which CAN NOT be described as third party especially in a disputed topic, are you being serious?
Btw I can provide many reliable third-party sources stating that Oxford University is an internationally renowned publication, can you do the same for Tbilisi State University? Vanezi (talk) 09:32, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
in Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Noticeboard, you mentioned: "Lastly, a Georgian government primary source showing Meskhuri Chechil type of chechil being trademarked doesn't determine Chechil origins. How is a mere trademark of a particular type of Chechil determine Chechil origins?". To somehow reach a consensus and not go on for ages, we can write both countries as countries of origins and create new section for types of Chechil, where we will include Armenian types as well as Georgian types with the preparation traditions.
sources that mention Chechili as Georgian
[15] "Georgia" by Tim Burford
[16] "Georgia – Agritourism guide to Samtskhe-Javakheti: Places, people, products" [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations]
alongside [17] p.256 Lemabeta (talk) 10:35, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
To somehow reach a consensus and not go on for ages, we can write both countries as countries of origins
That's not how origins work, we should write what the strongest source says, we don't push WP:UNDUE content on Wikipedia.
To your sources:
  • This is a "travel guide" book, and while it's third party published, travel guides are not WP:RS especially for disputed content that already has strong RS, see WP:SCHOLARSHIP.
  • This is another "guide", while publication is good, it's NOT better than the the Oxford University which is not only by far the best source/publication, but also is a specialist source for cheeses.
  • This is a food guide type of book with a low-quality publisher ("Bra, Italy: Slow Food Editore") that is literally a blog/restaurant in Italy [18]. You cannot use this source to challenge anything disputed, it's WP:SPS.
Vanezi (talk) 10:55, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Your citation never mentions origins. It never specifically states that the origins comes from Armenia.
It states as cited "Twisted string cheese, chechil panir, husats, or tel cheese are Armenian pasta filata cheeses, which are pulled into thin strings and formed in braid".
Closest indication of origins we have is the geographical indication registration which is in Georgia. Lemabeta (talk) 11:06, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
By that logic, none of your citations mention origin either, so why are you first arguing with 3 sources, then completely moving the goal post once I addressed them?
The closest thing that comes to origin isn't your WP:SYNTH analysis of WP:PRIMARY sources that is literally NOT allowed by our several policies. The highest-quality WP:SECONDARY source in the article which also specializes in cheeses specifically says "Armenian cheese", so we should go with that. Vanezi (talk) 11:15, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thats why i said geographical indication is the only reference of origins we have. Since GI explicitly means the origins of a product. Moreover, Catherine Donnelly's expertise isn't history and history of specific foods. She's a Professor of Nutrition and her area of expertise is Listeria monocytogenes. Origins of a specific food isn't determined by the Nutritionists but rather by historians, ethnologists and in this case Caucasiologists alongside linguists. Her expertise when determining the origins should be questioned Lemabeta (talk) 11:32, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Catherine Donnelly - [19] Lemabeta (talk) 11:33, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Thats why i said geographical indication is the only reference of origins we have
I already explained that what you're suggesting is not allowed on Wikipedia; WP:SYNTH analysis/combination of primary sources in order to reach a conclusion is NOT permitted on Wikipedia. None of your sources mention “origins” specifically so your "questioning" of Dr. Donnelly is irrelevant. At this time, we’re discussing if the cheese is considered Armenian or Georgian, and Dr. Catherine Donnelly is an extremely distinguished academic with multiple awards including for this book which is published by the highly reputable Oxford University and directly specializes in cheeses, all of this just solidifies this book being the strongest source which explicitly states “Armenian cheese”. Vanezi (talk) 14:11, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
How exactly is a Nutritionist professor relevant to the determination of origins of the cheese? She's not an expert in the studies of Caucasus. She's not a linguist to understand the linguistic affiliation of the word Chechili. She's not a historian to have studied the history of the region and therefore fully go in-depth of the history of Chechili. Therefore she's not a specialist in the fields of Caucasus to be used as a determinator of origins of this cheese. Roland Topchishvili on the other hand is a historian and an ethnologist who attributes the Chechili cheese to Georgian cuisine. Lemabeta (talk) 14:56, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Until the consensus is reached, the origins will be avoided from the leading of the article. Lemabeta (talk) 15:00, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Seems like you're just eager to get blocked or topic-banned, you're literally in process of being reported and you're still behaving this way and removing sourced content from the article?
Your WP:OR discrediting on the expertise of an established academic that clearly passes WP:SCHOLARSHIP is completely and utterly irrelevant, you can't discredit a source based on your ridiculous assumptions without even pointing out WHAT policies it violates; do you think Wikipedia is written on your baseless opinions about sources? "not an expert of Caucasus" - who in the hell says one has to be an "expert of Caucasus" when writing about a cheese being Armenian, what? Do you think this is some sort of historical article? This is an article about a cheese, what are you even talking about? Anyway, you just rant with WP:OR without even realising what you speak, you should be more worried about your future on Wikipedia if you continue reverting left and right in this partisan manner, especially when you're in process of being reported.
You seem to latch onto some talking points without even taking into account that Dr. Catherine Donnelly is extremely established academic that clearly passes WP:SCHOLARSHIP, with SEVERAL books on cheeses specifically which further proves she is a specialist source in cheese topics [20], [21], [22], with awards for those books, etc. This isn't a historical article it's an article about a cheese, it's irrelevant for the author to be an "expert" on history here. What's actually relevant here is that Dr. Catherine Donnelly's is a clear specialist and expert in cheese topics (what the article is literally about) and her credentials speak for themselves as she has been published by far more reputable publications than any source you mentioned, so just stop on that already. Vanezi (talk) 15:19, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
added sources which mention Chechili as a Georgian cheese ---- deleted Armenian origins in the leading and left the leading of the article without affiliation of origins, until the talk page consensus is reached due to the contradiction of sources. We will need third party position as well as reliability check of sources Lemabeta (talk) 15:41, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Please don't add Armenian origins, until the CONSENSUS is reached, because we have a sources that contradict each other. Lemabeta (talk) 15:41, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
So you have nothing else to do but to edit war again after posting a ridiculous WP:OR rant on a clear scholar WP:RS that specializes in cheese topics specifically by at least writing 3 books on cheeses, and including being published by most reputable publications such as Oxford University and having multiple awards for her books?
And by reverting you now add far weaker sources like these which were already answered to you [23], sources that include "travel guides" or blog/restaurant's website? If you don't self-revert this WP:UNDUE POV push, your recent actions will be brought to WP:AE again. And "Armenian cheese" was already the established consensus version of the article, YOU yourself don't have consensus for changing the stable version of the article. Vanezi (talk) 15:49, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
I added 4 independent sources from each other, one of them being a source of Historian and Ethnologist Roland Topchishvili. The contradiction of sources are present. I am not writing it to be Georgian, so it's not a POV pushing. I am taking a neutral point of view according to Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. Instead of affiliating cheese to one specific nation, i am waiting for further actions to be taken for the consensus to be reached. You are pushing pro-Armenian narrative which is indeed violating NPOV. Lemabeta (talk) 15:57, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
@Vanezi Astghik Tomorrow i will be posting on the dispute resolution noticeboard.
-Thank you for taking your time today. Until then. Lemabeta (talk) 16:21, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]
Moreover, the phrase used in etymology isn't an opinion, its a linguistic fact. Chechili is Meskhetian/Adjarian dialectal word of Achechili a literary word in Georgian language. Root of the word is Chechva and Achechili is a grammatical form of it meaning "plucked out" or "pulled apart". You can find this word or even word Chechili in Georgian dictionaries, as well as other words that comes from the root such as Achechili(აჩეჩილი), Gachechili(გაჩეჩილი-person who has messy hair), Achechva(აჩეჩვა) gachechva(გაჩეჩვა) and many other forms. Its a linguistic fact. Lemabeta (talk) 09:19, 17 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

smokedbyewe.com

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@Spinney Hill the part I had removed was never even settled, these were the last comments about smokedbyewe.com [24] – in case you forgot, you said "I'll give a space for further comments and if nothing further is said,or perhaps if there is I will remove it."; and there haven't been any additional comments about this source since August. So unless you want to challenge my reasoning with valid counterarguments, please do not restore it. Thanks. Vanezi (talk) 14:16, 8 December 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Etymology section

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Hello fellow editors, the sources cited in the etymology section indicate that the origin of the word Chechili is from Kartvelian, with the term later borrowed into Armenian. However, the current text in the etymology section also presents a conflicting claim, stating that the word may have an Armenian origin. Could you please provide reliable sources that support the claim of an Armenian origin for Chechili?

Kind regards, Erudite Veteran (talk) 19:58, 17 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Since I didn't receive a response for over a week, I went ahead and rewrote the etymology section based on the provided sources. Erudite Veteran (talk) 21:10, 25 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hello! @Athoremmes
I noticed you edited etymology section of the article Chechil, however instead of deleting newer version of etymology section, i opted to delete the incorrectly spelled word in Armenian, so the older version wouldn't cause any confusion or be misleading. If there are other theories over etymological origins, feel free to add it.
Kind regards, Erudite Veteran (talk) 10:50, 20 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
You are indicating that chechil entered Armenian for Georgian which is not the case. Chechil is an Armenian word and Georgian has no linguistic influence on the Armenian language. I'm reverting the etymology section. Song623 (talk) 02:07, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am not making this claim; it's stated in the provided sources. If there are other scholarly theories, feel free to include them. Erudite Veteran (talk) 08:21, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The restored version presents an issue, as the sources cited in the etymology section explicitly identify the linguistic origin as Kartvelian. Suggesting a possible Armenian origin without supporting evidence creates confusion and may be misleading. If scholarly sources discussing the theory of Armenian origins of the word are available, please provide them and feel free to add the theory in the article. Erudite Veteran (talk) 08:28, 21 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Song623 Erudite Veteran (talk) 06:22, 24 March 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Is there a source from outside of Georgia claiming the Armenian word was borrowed from Georgian? Vanezi (talk) 10:34, 15 August 2025 (UTC)[reply]
While direct sources explicitly addressing the etymological origins of a cheese may be limited, a number of linguists and scholarly publications discuss its suffixs(-ili) usage and identify it as originating within the Kartvelian language family. Although some of these sources cannot be cited directly due to restrictions on synthesizing published materials, the work of Georgian linguists and scholars remains valuable for contextualizing and understanding the linguistic origins of the cheese.
King regards, Erudite Veteran (talk) 08:32, 7 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Erudite Veteran,
I see you had previously initiated a discussion regarding the inclusion of the Georgian origin of the word chechil/chechili. As you may know, in controversial topics, we should rely on sources that are secondary, reliable, and independent when it comes to disputed statements. Any information lacking support from such sources should be removed immediately.
I reviewed the source From the Diet History of the Georgians, where the author claims that both the cheese chechil and the word itself are of Georgian origin and were later borrowed by Armenians. The argument is based on the name chechili, which is said to translate as "ruffled" or "disheveled" in Georgian.

Anyone, knowing the Georgian language, will pay attention to a name of cheese “Tel Panir / Chechili” cf.: thread-shape cheese that is widely spread among the Armenian people. Exactly the same cheese was produced in the historical ethnographical parts of south-west Georgia under the same name. The name “Chechili” directly indicates to the fact that the Armenian people have learned producing of “Chechili” cheese from the Georgian people. “Chechili” is a Georgian word derived from the verb „ruffled“, „disheveled“.

The contradictory statement that it was borrowed by Armenians (both the technology of preparation and the word itself) is not supported by secondary, reliable sources. Therefore, we cannot include this in the article or present it as the voice of Wikipedia.
Also, you added the phrase "retaining both its phonetic structure and original meaning", which does not appear in the cited source. Could you clarify whether this is original research?
Finally, could you please provide the page number in the book Adjarian Dialect of the Georgian Language where chechili is discussed, so I can verify that information as well?
Thanks! Barseghian Lilia (talk) 11:31, 7 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I do not believe there is a contradiction in this case. Could you please provide sources that discuss the Indo-European/Armenian origins of the word "Chechili"? The sources I referenced explicitly indicate that both the root and suffix of the word are of Georgian origin. In contrast, your sources seem to focus on the translation of the word as it entered the Armenian language. Additionally, could you provide proper citations for the sources you've used? I am unable to locate these references myself. Erudite Veteran (talk) 08:58, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Please answer my question: is there an independent reliable source outside of Georgia claiming Armenian word was borrowed from Georgian? We need third party sources for claims like this. Vanezi (talk) 10:10, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I am not aware of any such sources being available. However, the same question could be asked regarding the retained version: why was material derived from Georgian academic sources removed, while content from Armenian sources was preserved? On what basis are Armenian sources considered more authoritative than Georgian ones? I do not intend to take a nationalistic position, but I would like clarification on why the etymology section explaining the origins of the word Chechil was deleted, whereas the Armenian explanation was retained. Notably, only the Georgian source provided a linguistic explanation and origin for the word Chechili, while Armenian text provided translation of the word. Are there Armenian academics disagreeing with the view of it being derived from Georgian into Armenian? Erudite Veteran (talk) 19:27, 8 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
If a non-independent source made a controversial claim to the same effect such as the Georgian word being borrowed from Armenian, for example, I would also argue for its removal. But I see no such sources present in the article, only the one that was hidden made the claim of Armenian word being borrowed from Georgian - which again would require an independent WP:RS.
I don't mind Georgian sources for Georgian name explanation, like how it's presented in the linked sandbox below [25]. Vanezi (talk) 09:20, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Erudite Veteran,
Part of the etymology from Georgian sources will be restored (it was hidden, not removed). But, it needs to be rewritten in a different form, as it appears you may have included original research - adding information that is not present in the cited sources. This isn't permitted on Wikipedia, you can review the policy on original research (WP:OR).
Every piece of information in the article, each sentence or claim, must be supported by a reliable source. If you can provide the page number from Adjarian Dialect of the Georgian Language, I'll be happy to check and verify it.
Regarding the controversial statement about Armenians borrowing the word from Georgians, that must be confirmed by third-party sources (i.e., not Georgian or Armenian sources).
For Armenian names chechil you can look here, I've saved it in my draft. Barseghian Lilia (talk) 06:43, 9 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I believe that the Georgian part of the etymology should be placed first in the section, as it is the only version that offers a clear linguistic breakdown, including the meaning of both the root and the suffix. This provides a more complete etymological explanation compared to the other entries.
Moreover, I have come across sources that not only discuss the Georgian etymology but also elaborate on the usage of the root word in the context of Chechil production. This further supports the relevance and depth of the Georgian explanation, making a strong case for placing it first in the etymology section.
[26] P.88
"In chechil the suffix -il is distinguished, which serves as the participle-forming suffix in verbs. According to Akaki Shanidze, the suffix -il produces one-stem, vowel-alternating, -i stem-marked, and other verbs, which usually have a preverb as a prefix: mot’anili (“brought”), dats’erili (“written”), gat’lili (“carved”), gop’ili (“divided”), damk’obili (“overturned”), gap’obili (“opened”), etc. (Shanidze, 1973:574).From the verb chechavs (“to tear/shred”), the past participle will be dachechili (“torn”), gachechili (“shredded”) with a preverb, and chechili without a preverb. Also, with the suffix -il, another variety of cheese is derived, which is called tenili."
"Chechili, tenili, and khazuli are preverb-less forms and belong to the oldest layer of Georgian agricultural terminology. With these same suffixes, relatively newer terms can also be encountered, though those will already have a preverb."
I would appreciate it if you could point to linguistic sources that specifically address the etymology and origin of the word Chechil, beyond basic translations. In particular, are there any Armenian or international linguists who have analyzed the root or suffix of the word and proposed that it derives from the Armenian language or the broader Indo-European language family? Erudite Veteran (talk) 06:51, 12 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for your response, but this is the second time you have ignored my question.
On which page is the cheese chechili mentioned in the book Adjarian Dialect of the Georgian Language?
If you are unable to answer this question, we will have to completely remove this reference as unverified.
You also provided a new link — I need to verify that one as well. Barseghian Lilia (talk) 18:39, 13 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
pg.403 of the Adjarian Dialect of Georgian language Erudite Veteran (talk) 05:57, 14 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Erudite Veteran, could you please share the available link? I found this one, but it doesn't seem to be the correct one.[27] Barseghian Lilia (talk) 14:54, 20 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
The online PDF version of this book is currently unavailable. On page 403, the term "Chechil" is described as a "stringy, local cheese, folded into long threads and is unraveled like hair".
It is worth noting that the Georgian word used for "unravels" shares the same root verb as "Chechil." Specifically, იჩეჩება (Ichecheba) appears in this context, which is also produced from verb ჩეჩვა(Chechva) from which Chechili and other forms come.
Why was the restored material deleted? Erudite Veteran (talk) 16:30, 20 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
My mistake, word Chlechil is used which is Adjarian dialectal form of Chechili. Erudite Veteran (talk) 16:37, 20 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, I've reviwed the sources. As there is currently no single reliable third-party source confirming the etymology of the term, we should aim for a neutral version of the text. Once we reach a consensus on the wording, we can include it in the article.
The claim that the word was adopted into Armenian or other languages from Georgian cannot be included, as it is not supported by reliable sources. Also, a detailed linguistic breakdown is not necessary here, as this is not Wiktionary.
Here is the version of the text I propose:
According to Georgian sources, the term chechili derives from the verb chechva (ჩეჩვა), meaning "to tear apart" or "to unravel." It incorporates the Georgian participial suffix -il, used to form past passive participles. Linguist Akaki Shanidze has noted that this suffix often appears with the thematic vowel -i and may be combined with various prefixes. In this context, chechili can be interpreted as meaning "shredded" or "disheveled".
Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you! Barseghian Lilia (talk) 11:04, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good to meSpinney Hill (talk) 13:01, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with this too. The ‘borrowed’ claim still has no independent source so my position on it is unchanged, support that it shouldn’t be included. Vanezi (talk) 13:33, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

The text you provided appears to be inaccurate. The term Chechili itself directly means "[something that is] unraveled/separated/shredded," and derives from the verb Chechva. This is not a matter of theory or interpretation but is established usage within both historical and modern Georgian terminology.
Moreover, Suffix -il isn't used to form past passive participles. Rather, when the root verb (Chechva) is combined with preverbs and suffixes it forms past, present and future participles. The author, whose source i used, mentioned a few examples of it past participle forms Dachechili and Gachechili(unraveled, torn, shredded, separated). Furthermore, if we add for example -i prefix and -eba suffix (Ichecheba) it would turn into present continuous form translating it as "Something's being separated(unraveled, shredded)", and many other forms of other tenses can be formed by using specific preverbs, prefixes or suffixes.
Regarding the borrowing claim: if this point is considered problematic, it could be removed. However, I would note that I do not believe it should be omitted, as the Armenian sources provide only basic translations, whereas Georgian sources offer fuller linguistic explanations of the etymology.
"The word ჩეჩილი (chechili) in Georgian directly means "[something] that is unraveled/separated", which derives from the Georgian verb ჩეჩვა (chechva), meaning "to tear apart" or "to unravel or "to separate". The root ჩეჩ- (chech-) conveys the act of pulling apart, unraveling or shredding, while the suffix -ილი (-ili) is a common Georgian nominal suffix that forms nouns from verbs, often denoting a resulting state or characteristic. The verb chechva ("to tear/shred") also gives rise to the past participle forms dachechili ("torn") and gachechili ("shredded") when combined with a preverb, while chechili is the form without a preverb and it belongs to the oldest layer of Georgian agricultural terminology."
Problematic part can be rewritten as following: "According to the claim of Georgian ethnologist and historian Roland Topchishvili, the word was later borrowed into Armenian, retaining both its phonetic structure and original meaning." or if there are sources that indicated Armenian origins of the word, other than direct translations that offer grammatical, linguistic explanation of formation of the word, it can be completely removed.
Lastly, please provide available links and pages of "Dialect Dictionary of the Armenian language", "Explanatory Dictionary of Modern Armenian" "The Past, Life, and Everyday Life", "Armenian Explanatory Dictionary" and "Dictionary of Armenian Cuisine" for verification.
Thank you. Erudite Veteran (talk) 16:19, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I have written a version of the text based on the sources you provided (which are verifiable). You, or anyone else, are welcome to edit it or suggest changes—as long as each point can be supported by a good source.
Here is what we have from the available Georgian sources:

1. Topchishvili, Roland (2014). ქართველთა კვებითი კულტურის ისტორიიდან [From the diet history of the Georgians: suluguni]

Anyone, knowing the Georgian language, will pay attention to a name of cheese “Tel Panir / Chechili” cf.: thread-shape cheese that is widely spread among the Armenian people. Exactly the same cheese was produced in the historical ethnographical parts of south-west Georgia under the same name. The name “Chechili” directly indicates to the fact that the Armenian people have learned producing of “Chechili” cheese from the Georgian people. “Chechili” is a Georgian word derived from the verb „ruffled“, „disheveled“.

2. Beridze, Merab (2011). Villages and Abandoned Settlements Tell Their Stories

In the word chechili the suffix -il is distinguished, which serves as a participial marker in verbs. According to Akaki Shanidze, the suffix -il produces single-stem, vowel-alternating, -i-stemmed and other types of verbs, which usually have a preverb as a prefix: motanili (brought), dats’erili (written), gat’lili (carved), gagopili (divided), damkobili (toppled), gapopili (pierced), etc. (Manidze, 1973:574).
From the verb chechva (to shred/unravel), the past participle forms will be dachechili, gachechili (with preverbs), and chechili (without preverb).
Also, the suffix -il forms the name of another type of cheese called tenili (ტენილი). Tenili is made from chechili cheese. :::::::Regarding this, Al. Glonti cites the explanation by I. Maisuradze: “Boiled cheese” (Glonti, 1984:509).
In reality, tenili cheese has nothing to do with boiling. Its preparation process is as follows:
"Fresh chechili cheese is thoroughly shredded into long, thread-like strands. A proper amount of salt is sprinkled, cream is poured on top, and everything is mixed well. Then it is left to rest for a while to allow the salt and cream to absorb properly. After that, the mixture is tightly packed into a small clay pot. Once the pot is full, more salt is added on top, and the opening is tightly sealed with several layers of clean cloth. The pot is then turned upside down onto ashes in one corner of the pantry" (Ivelashvili, 1991:14).
In modern Georgian, both chechili and tenili appear in prefixed participial forms such as dachechili, datenili, etc. In tenili, too, -il serves as the participial marker.
In the agricultural terminology of the Meskheti region, there is another form of past passive participle formed with the suffix -ul.
In October, when the chanchuri (a type of fruit) ripens, it becomes the most commonly preserved fruit for winter. One interesting type of dried winter fruit is called khazuli, whose name is characterized by the verb khazva or dakhazva (to cut/slit).
"Ripe chanchuri is slit lengthwise in 3-4 places down to the pit using a knife, then spread out on salad leaves, hay, or laid-out cloth (jejimi) to dry" (Ivelashvili, 1991:35).
If the pit is removed from khazuli, it becomes a regular dried chanchuri. In winter, soup is also made from khazuli.
Chechili, tenili, and khazuli are non-prefixed verb-derived forms, and they belong to the oldest stratum of Georgian agricultural terminology. However, newer terms with the same suffixes can also be found, though these tend to include a preverb.
One such term is ch’ats’ekili puri (ჩაწეკილი პური).
"Ch’ats’ekili puri is round and slightly flattened bread. When placing it in the oven, it is poked here and there with a matchstick. This is where its name comes from — 'ch’ats’ekili puri'" (Ivelashvili, 1991:5).
Similarly, there is gakhresili shindi (dried sloe).

Barseghian Lilia (talk) 17:16, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate that you based your version on the sources; however, it appears there may have been a misunderstanding. The version you proposed is inaccurate, and I believe a revision is necessary to better align with the sources.
This would be more accurate text based on the sources:
"The word ჩეჩილი (chechili) in Georgian directly means "[something] that is unraveled/separated", which derives from the Georgian verb ჩეჩვა (chechva), meaning "to tear apart" or "to unravel or "to separate". The root ჩეჩ- (chech-) conveys the act of pulling apart, unraveling or shredding, while the suffix -ილი (-ili) is a common Georgian nominal suffix that forms nouns from verbs, often denoting a resulting state or characteristic. The verb chechva ("to tear/shred") also gives rise to the past participle forms dachechili ("torn") and gachechili ("shredded") when combined with a preverb, while chechili is the form without a preverb and it belongs to the oldest layer of Georgian agricultural terminology."
On the problematic claim of Roland Topchishvili, we can have discussion and possible even completely remove it.
Once again, please provide available links and pages of "Dialect Dictionary of the Armenian language", "Explanatory Dictionary of Modern Armenian" "The Past, Life, and Everyday Life", "Armenian Explanatory Dictionary" and "Dictionary of Armenian Cuisine" for verification. Erudite Veteran (talk) 19:07, 21 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
I apologize if I'm being inattentive or mistaken in any way, but in the text you provided, there are several claims that I couldn't find supported by the two sources cited.
  • The root ჩეჩ- (chech-) conveys the act of pulling apart, unraveling or shredding...
Neither Topchishvili nor Beridze state that "ჩეჩ-" is a root meaning "to tear apart," "to unravel," or anything similar.
  • The suffix -ილი (-ili) is a common Georgian nominal suffix that forms nouns from verbs, often denoting a resulting state or characteristic.
Beridze discusses -il as a participial suffix (i.e., forming participles from verbs), not a nominal (noun-forming) suffix. He provides examples of verbal participles (e.g., motanili, gagopili, etc.). The statement in the text about it being a "nominal suffix" is not supported by the source, where the suffix is presented as participial.
  • often denoting a resulting state or characteristic.
This phrase is also not found in the sources.
  • The word ჩეჩილი (chechili) in Georgian directly means "[something] that is unraveled/separated"
This interpretation is not confirmed by the sources either.
You may wish to reconsider my previous version, or maybe this version (since the form chechili exists only in the Georgian language, it would be clearer to indicate that at the beginning of the sentence):
"In Georgian, the word ჩეჩილი (chechili) is derived from the verb ჩეჩვა (chechva), meaning "to unravel" or "to shred." According to Georgian linguist and philologist Akaki Shanidze, chechili represents a past participle form without a preverb, whereas related forms such as dachechili and gachechili include preverbs. The suffix -ილი (-ili) in this context serves as a participial marker. The form chechili belongs to the oldest stratum of Georgian agricultural terminology."
As for Armenian sources, you can refer to the ones listed on Wiktionary [28], but for now, the discussion concerns the additions you've made, which are being disputed by several editors (see also WP:NOTOTHERS). Thank you! Barseghian Lilia (talk) 16:30, 23 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]
P.89 from Beridze: "After removing the suffixes -il and -ul, we are left with roots that belong to the lexical stock of the Georgian language. From the root chech- are derived sachecheli — “a toothed metal tool used for carding/separating” (Kegl, 1960:896), and sachechi — “something that is to be carded/separated.”
While ჩეჩ- (Chech) is act of pulling apart, suffix -ili is a resultative participle(participles that denote a state resulting from a prior event), therefore creating the meaning that was written in my version.
Moreover, "Adjarian dialect of Georgian language" p.403 is what was the source of writing: "The word ჩეჩილი (chechili) in Georgian directly means "[something] that is unraveled/separated" as it mentions that the term "Chechil" is described as a "stringy, local cheese, folded into long threads and is unraveled/separated like hair". Author uses same word to describe the meaning of the name of the cheese. Erudite Veteran (talk) 08:22, 24 September 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Civil peyniri is the same cheese as Chechil cheese, and is considered a variety of it in Turkey. The article could be expanded here similarly to the Turkish Wikipedia version. Barseghian Lilia (talk) 05:13, 12 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]