# \*gVr(r)-: 'back, anus'

> Proto-Semitic *gVr(r)-, 'back, anus': reflexes in 5 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>) › [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gVr(r)- |
| Meaning | 'back, anus' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2066 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ǧār- 'behind, backside; a woman's private parts' \[BK 1 352\] | BK 1 352 |  |
| Tigre | gǝrra \[LH 571\] | LH 571 | gloss withheld |
| Gurage | CHA EŽA MUH gära \[LGur 287-8\]. | LGur 287-8 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | gʷaro | SEDonline semet 645 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gʷaro | SEDonline semet 645 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/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.