# \*ġVpVr-: 'cover'

> Proto-Semitic *ġVpVr-, 'cover': reflexes in 5 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 | \*ġVpVr- |
| Meaning | 'cover' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | apāru 'cover the head' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġpr |  |
| Arabic | ġafara 'covered' (Lane 2273) | Lane 2273; Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġpr |  |
| Aramaic | ʿPR 'put' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġpr |  |
| Geez | ʿafara 'cover' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root ġpr |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | ʿappar (LGz. 58) | LGz. 58 | 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.