# \*kpn: 'to cover, veil; to shroud'

> Proto-Semitic *kpn, 'to cover, veil; to shroud': reflexes in 8 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*kpn |
| Meaning | 'to cover, veil; to shroud' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | kafana; kafan (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | kafana (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | ekofən (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | käfna; käfən (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 | gloss withheld |
| Harari | kēfäna; käfän (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 |  |
| Gurage | käfänä; käfän (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 |  |
| Amharic | käfän (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 |  |
| Gafat | käfänä (LGz. 276) | LGz. 276 |  |

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.