# \*gVmgVm-: 'kind of bird'

> Proto-Semitic *gVmgVm-, 'kind of bird': 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>) › [G](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/g/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gVmgVm- |
| Meaning | 'kind of bird' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2388 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | gamgammu SB \[CAD g 32\], \[AHw. 278\] | CAD g 32; AHw. 278 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | gumguma \[LH 570\]. | LH 570 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | gumgumā \[LGz. 194\]. | LGz. 194 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gʷagʷəmma (SED II 115) | SED II 115 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.