# \*ʕfr: 'smell nice; perfume'

> Proto-Semitic *ʕfr, 'smell nice; perfume': 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>) › [ʿ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ayin/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ʕfr |
| Meaning | 'smell nice; perfume' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | ʔafara; ʕəfrat (LGz. 58) | LGz. 58 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | ʕarifa; ʕarf (LGz. 58) | LGz. 58 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | afär (LGz. 58) | LGz. 58 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of K0475 \*ġVpVr- 'cover'.

## Linked from

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

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Cite as: di Mino, Tom. 2026. Linear A Lexicon. Plasma AI. https://linear-a.ai/. Data: kaphtor, commit add28e94.