# \*gaml-: 'hooked staff; crescent (first quarter of the moon)'

> Proto-Semitic *gaml-, 'hooked staff; crescent (first quarter of the moon)': 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 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*gaml- |
| Meaning | 'hooked staff; crescent (first quarter of the moon)' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugaritic | gml (DULAT 297) | DULAT 297 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | gamlu (CAD G 34) | CAD G 34 | 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.