# \*kVm(V)d-: 'forearm, cubit'

> Proto-Semitic *kVm(V)d-, 'forearm, cubit': reflexes in 9 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 | \*kVm(V)d- |
| Meaning | 'forearm, cubit' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SED I No. 144 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | gōmäd (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Judaic Aramaic | garmīdā (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | garmīdā, gurmīdā (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Mandaic Aramaic | garmidia (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | (?) kumuddat- (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | kənd (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Gafat | kəndä (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Mehri | məkəndēt (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | mišəndɔ́t (SED I 129) | SED I 129 | gloss withheld |

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## 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.