# \*kbr: 'sieve'

> Proto-Semitic *kbr, 'sieve': 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>) › [K](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/k/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*kbr |
| Meaning | 'sieve' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugaritic | kbrt (DULAT 424) | DULAT 424 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | כְּבָרָה (HALOT 459) | HALOT 459 | gloss withheld |
| Punic | N.Pu. mʿkbrt (T 176) | T 176 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

HALOT 459 derives כְּבָרָה from III \*כבר 'to sieve, braid' (MHeb.).

## Linked from

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

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