# \*gmṣ: 'pit'

> Proto-Semitic *gmṣ, 'pit': 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 | \*gmṣ |
| Meaning | 'pit' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | gōmeṣ (HALOT 184) | HALOT 184 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gūmāṣā (Payne Smith 64); gumāṣā (HALOT 184) | Payne Smith 64; HALOT 184 | gloss withheld |
| Mandaic Aramaic | kumāṣā (HALOT 184) | HALOT 184 |  |
| Pre-Islamic North Arabian | Safaitic gmmṣ (Al-Jallad 2026, 51) | Al-Jallad 2026 51 | 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.