# \*ɣarab-: 'Euphrates poplar'

> Proto-Semitic *ɣarab-, 'Euphrates poplar': 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>) › [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-24.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ɣarab- |
| Meaning | 'Euphrates poplar' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | ʿărābā (Kogan 2011, 202) | Kogan 2011 202 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʿarbtā (Kogan 2011, 202) | Kogan 2011 202 |  |
| Arabic | ɣarab- (Kogan 2011, 202) | Kogan 2011 202 |  |

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

## Notes

PWS \*ɣarab- 'probably' the Euphrates poplar (Kogan 2011, 202); Akk. ṣarbatu 'Euphrates poplar' is hard to reconcile.

## Linked from

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

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