# \*glp: 'engrave, carve'

> Proto-Semitic *glp, 'engrave, carve': reflexes in 7 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*glp |
| Meaning | 'engrave, carve' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | galafa (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | PbH gālap̱ (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | gəlap̱ (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | gälläfa (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | gäläfä (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 |  |
| Amharic | gälläfä (LGz. 190) | LGz. 190 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | glph (DNWSI 225) | DNWSI 225 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 1906 \*gVl(a)p- 'skin; peel; scales; test' and 2631 \*glp 'long'.

## 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.