# \*baṯan-: 'snake'

> Proto-Semitic *baṯan-, 'snake': reflexes in 4 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>) › [B](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/b/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*baṯan- |
| Meaning | 'snake' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2363 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | baṯan- \[BK 1 85\], \[Fr. I 84\], buṯn- \[Blachère 376\]. | BK 1 85; Fr. I 84; Blachère 376 | gloss withheld |
| Eblaitic | ba-ša-nu-um \[MEE IV 0031\] | MEE IV 0031 | gloss withheld |
| Ugaritic | bṯn, bṯnt \[DULAT 250\] | DULAT 250 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | OArm. btn (HALOT 990) | HALOT 990 |  |

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

## Linked from

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

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