# \*gamš-: 'skink'

> Proto-Semitic *gamš-, 'skink': reflexes in 3 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 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gamš- |
| Meaning | 'skink' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 455 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | gamh (ML 120 apud SEDonline 455) | ML 120; SEDonline 455 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | gɛmš (JL 76 apud SEDonline 455) | JL 76; SEDonline 455 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | gomš or gomʸh (Naumkin et al. 2019b:551 apud SEDonline 455) | SEDonline 455 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*gamš- 'skink' (SEDonline 455).

## 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.