# \*ɣib(b)-: 'dung, faeces'

> Proto-Semitic *ɣib(b)-, 'dung, faeces': reflexes in 8 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>) › [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ɣib(b)- |
| Meaning | 'dung, faeces' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SED I No. 103 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | ʕəbā (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | ʕiba (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | əbbät (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Mehri | ɣōb, ɣəb (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Harsusi | ɣeb (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | ɣɔb, ɣebb (SED I 98) | SED I 98 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | ʕéb, ʕeb(b) (SED I 98); ˁob, ˁeb (SLOnline 3195, 22402) | SED I 98; SLOnline 3195, 22402 | gloss withheld |
| East Ethiopic | ZWY əbəyä (SED II 339) | SED II 339 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Not 139 \*ʕ/ɣa/ub(a)b- 'bosom, chest; dewlap'.

## Linked from

- [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>)

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