# \*hVrā̆m-: 'tree'

> Proto-Semitic *hVrā̆m-, 'tree': 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>) › [H](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/h/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-25.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*hVrā̆m- |
| Meaning | 'tree' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline 104 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mehri | hərmáyt (ML 160 apud SEDonline 104) | ML 160; SEDonline 104 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | hérúm (JL 99 apud SEDonline 104) | JL 99; SEDonline 104 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | šérhom or ʸhérom (LS 146, 422; CSOL I 661; CSOL II 629 apud SEDonline 104) | LS 146, 422; SEDonline 104 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Proto-MSA \*hVrā̆m- 'tree' (SEDonline 104). The origin is uncertain; cf. perhaps Arb. harm- 'kind of saline plant', harmā 'old wood', Tgr. harämo 'straw' (Kogan 2015: 544 apud SEDonline 104).

## Linked from

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

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