# \*kVʾVm-: 'cover'

> Proto-Semitic *kVʾVm-, 'cover': 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 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*kVʾVm- |
| Meaning | 'cover' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | kāma 'covered' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root kʾm |  |
| Aramaic | KWM 'hide' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root kʾm |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | kām 'cover up, conceal, keep secret' (Payne Smith 208) | Payne Smith 208 |  |

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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.