# \*gaṣṣ-: 'face'

> Proto-Semitic *gaṣṣ-, 'face': reflexes in 2 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 | \*gaṣṣ- |
| Meaning | 'face' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2591 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre | gäṣṣ |  |  |
| Geez | gaṣṣ LGz 205 | LGz 205 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Amharic gäṣṣ, gäṭṭ ("&lt;Gz").

## 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.