# \*hadas-: 'myrtle'

> Proto-Semitic *hadas-, 'myrtle': reflexes in 6 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*hadas- |
| Meaning | 'myrtle' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | hadas, Yemeni (Tāj 17:27) | Tāj 17:27 | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | hds (DJA 43a apud CAL) | CAL; Anderson–Moser 2024 root hadas | gloss withheld |
| Geez | ʾadas 'myrtle' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root hadas |  |
| Hebrew | hadas 'myrtle' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root hadas |  |
| Tigrinya | ʾadäs (LGz. 8) | LGz. 8 |  |
| Amharic | adäs (LGz. 8) | LGz. 8 |  |

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

## Notes

Geʿez ʾ- against h-: possibly a loan.

## Linked from

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