*bVhar-: 'shining, bright' 1, 'shine' 2

Root

Language	Form	Sources	Note
Arabic	bhr [a]; bahara 'it shone, or shone brightly' 2 (Lane 265)	Lane 265
Mandaic Aramaic	bhʔr 1
Hebrew	bāhīr 1
Aramaic	(Palest) ša-bhar 2
Syrian Aramaic	(ša)bhar (LGz. 103)	LGz. 103	gloss withheld
Harari	zənāb bāra (LGz. 103)	LGz. 103	gloss withheld
Gurage	Muh. Gog. Sod. barrä, Msq. baňňä (EDG 150 apud SEDonline 1380)	EDG 150; SEDonline 1380	gloss withheld
East Ethiopic	Sel. bāre, Wol. bare, Zwy. bārī (EDG 150 apud SEDonline 1380)	EDG 150; SEDonline 1380	gloss withheld

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Lane 265 marks bahara 'it shone' tropical, from bahara 'he overcame him'.

Updated 22 October 2026