# \*lpp: 'to wrap, wind around'

> Proto-Semitic *lpp, 'to wrap, wind around': reflexes in 10 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>) › [L](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-31.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*lpp |
| Meaning | 'to wrap, wind around' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | lāpap (Klein s.v. לפף) | Klein s.v. לפף | gloss withheld |
| Aramaic | lᵉpap (Klein s.v. לפף) | Klein s.v. לפף |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | laf (Klein s.v. לפף) | Klein s.v. לפף |  |
| Arabic | laffa (Klein s.v. לפף) | Klein s.v. לפף | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | lapāpu (CAD L 82) | CAD L 82 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | laffa, lafafa (LGz. 306) | LGz. 306 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | läffäfa (LGz. 307) | LGz. 307 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | läfäfä (LGz. 307) | LGz. 307 |  |
| Amharic | läffäfä (LGz. 307) | LGz. 307 |  |
| Mandaic Aramaic | lup (LGz. 307) | LGz. 307 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [L](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/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.