# \*ʾar(a)w-: 'snake, chameleon'

> Proto-Semitic *ʾar(a)w-, 'snake, chameleon': reflexes in 3 language(s).

A page of the Linear A Lexicon's research wiki, in [Wiki](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/index.md>) › [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>) › [ʾ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/alef/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʾar(a)w- |
| Meaning | 'snake, chameleon' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2671 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre | ʔǝrawito \[LH 359\], ʔarwe | LH 359 | gloss withheld |
| East Ethiopic | Sel Wol wäro, Sel woro, Zw wäru |  | gloss withheld |
| Geez | cf. ʔarwe mǝdr |  | gloss withheld |

A form keeps its source's gloss only when the source is public domain or openly licensed.

## Notes

Gurage Msq oro id. LGur 660: &lt;Cush.

## Linked from

- [ʾ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/alef/index.md>)

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