# \*ġVmVm-: 'dark'

> Proto-Semitic *ġVmVm-, 'dark': 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>) › [ġ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/ghayn/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ġVmVm- |
| Meaning | 'dark' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | ġamma 'grieved' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġmm |  |
| Aramaic | ʿMM 'dull' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġmm |  |
| Hebrew | ʿamam 'dim' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġmm |  |
| Ugaritic | ʿmm (CUC; DULAT 161) | CUC; DULAT 161 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | ʿmm (HALOT 846) | HALOT 846 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | ʿamama (LGz. 63) | LGz. 63 |  |
| Pre-Islamic North Arabian | Safaitic ġm (Al-Jallad 2026, 55) | Al-Jallad 2026 55 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

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