# \*bṭṭ ~ \*bṭbṭ: 'defecate'

> Proto-Semitic *bṭṭ ~ *bṭbṭ, 'defecate': 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*bṭṭ ~ \*bṭbṭ |
| Meaning | 'defecate' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | baṭaṭa (LGz. 114) | LGz. 114 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | bäṭäṭṭ bela (LGz. 114) | LGz. 114 |  |
| Amharic | bäṭṭäṭä; bäṭṭ alä (LGz. 114) | LGz. 114 |  |
| Modern Arabic | Syrian baṭbaṭ (LGz. 114) | LGz. 114 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 286 \*baṭ(ṭ)- 'vessel', 518 \*buṭ- 'split, pierce' and 623 \*bVṭ- 'chat'.

## Linked from

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

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