# \*kVS-: 'a (mythical) aquatic reptile'

> Proto-Semitic *kVS-, 'a (mythical) aquatic reptile': reflexes in 4 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>) › [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*kVS- |
| Meaning | 'a (mythical) aquatic reptile' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2453 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | kušû SB \[CAD k 602\], \[AHw. 517\] | CAD k 602; AHw. 517 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | käyǝs \[LH 422\]. | LH 422 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | kaysi \[LGz. 301\]. | LGz. 301 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | käyəs, käysi (LGz. 301) | LGz. 301 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/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.