# L

> Semitic roots whose first radical is l.

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>). Updated 2026-11-05.

[*lVḥum-: 'kill' 1, 'to fight' 2, 'war' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1054_kill_1_to_fight_2_war_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḥum-, 'kill' 1, 'to fight' 2, 'war' 3: reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*lVban-: 'white; frankincense; storax'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1114_white_frankincense_storax/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVban-, 'white; frankincense; storax': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*lVtaʾ-: 'split' 1, 'strike' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1217_split_1_strike_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVtaʾ-, 'split' 1, 'strike' 2: reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lVk-: 'be weak'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1224_be_weak/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVk-, 'be weak': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lVHVt-: 'strength'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/1228/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVHVt-, 'strength': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lamm-: 'tree'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1286_tree/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lamm-, 'tree': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lāb-: 'roasted corn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1290_roasted_corn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lāb-, 'roasted corn': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lupp-: 'beans'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1291_beans/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lupp-, 'beans': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lām-: 'ash'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1296_ash/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lām-, 'ash': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*li/apiʾ-: 'fatty, fleshy tissue'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/162_fatty_fleshy_tissue/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *li/apiʾ-, 'fatty, fleshy tissue': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*laḥaḳ-: 'clay'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1680_clay/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḥaḳ-, 'clay': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*laḳ(w)-: 'she-kite, female eagle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1681_she_kite_female_eagle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḳ(w)-, 'she-kite, female eagle': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*larVy-: 'twig'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1682_twig/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *larVy-, 'twig': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVyVn-: 'be soft, become soft' 1, 'soften' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1683_be_soft_become_soft_1_soften_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVyVn-, 'be soft, become soft' 1, 'soften' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVṯ-lVṯ-: 'linger, tarry'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1684_linger_tarry/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVṯ-lVṯ-, 'linger, tarry': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lahab- ~ *lVhab-: 'flame' 1, 'fever' 2, 'burn, be bright' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1685_flame_1_fever_2_burn_be_bright_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lahab- ~ *lVhab-, 'flame' 1, 'fever' 2, 'burn, be bright' 3: reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*lVḳam-: 'swallow, eat, gobble (a mouthful)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1686_swallow_eat_gobble_a_mouthful/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḳam-, 'swallow, eat, gobble (a mouthful)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVwVṯ-: 'knead, mix'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1687_knead_mix/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVwVṯ-, 'knead, mix': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*lVwVb-: 'be thirsty'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1688_be_thirsty/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVwVb-, 'be thirsty': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lum-: 'chew'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1689_chew/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lum-, 'chew': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVhVm-: 'thousand; great number'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1690_thousand_great_number/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVhVm-, 'thousand; great number': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVɣ-: 'jaw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/175_jaw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVɣ-, 'jaw': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lVdw/y/d-: 'field; garden'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1811_field_garden/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVdw/y/d-, 'field; garden': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lʾm, *lmm: 'to get together, unite by common consent, peace treaty', *liʔa/ām- 'union, fraternity, people'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1840_to_get_together_unite_by_common_consent_peace_tr/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lʾm, *lmm, 'to get together, unite by common consent, peace treaty', *liʔa/ām- 'union, fraternity, people': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*libb-: 'heart'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1963_heart/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *libb-, 'heart': reflexes in 27 language(s).

[*li/abbuḫ- ~ *labīḫ-at-: 'bladder (in animals)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1964_bladder_in_animals/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *li/abbuḫ- ~ *labīḫ-at-, 'bladder (in animals)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*luɣ(ɣ)-: 'throat, pharynx'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1965_throat_pharynx/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *luɣ(ɣ)-, 'throat, pharynx': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*liḥ(a)y-(at-): 'cheek, jaw'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1966_cheek_jaw/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *liḥ(a)y-(at-), 'cheek, jaw': reflexes in 13 language(s).

[*lam(a)ṯ̣- {} *lam(a)č̣-: 'eruption (on the skin), white spot'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1967_eruption_on_the_skin_white_spot/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lam(a)ṯ̣- {} *lam(a)č̣-, 'eruption (on the skin), white spot': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*liš(š)ān- {} *lis(s)ān-: 'tongue; language'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1968_tongue_language/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *liš(š)ān- {} *lis(s)ān-, 'tongue; language': reflexes in 23 language(s).

[*laṯaɣ- {} *lačaɣ-: '(inner part of the) mouth'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/1969_inner_part_of_the_mouth/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laṯaɣ- {} *lačaɣ-, '(inner part of the) mouth': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lVḳ(lVḳ)-: 'lick' 1, 'lap' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/210_lick_1_lap_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḳ(lVḳ)-, 'lick' 1, 'lap' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lV(ʾ)lV(ʾ)-: 'kid'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/2176/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lV(ʾ)lV(ʾ)-, 'kid': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*labVʾ-: 'lion(ess)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2240_lion_ess/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *labVʾ-, 'lion(ess)': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*laḳlaḳ-: 'stork'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2241_stork/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḳlaḳ-, 'stork': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*layṯ-: 'lion'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2242_lion/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *layṯ-, 'lion': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*laylay-an- ~ *yil-t-: 'grain' 1, 'peas' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2320_grain_1_peas_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laylay-an- ~ *yil-t-, 'grain' 1, 'peas' 2: reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*labb(-at)-: 'neck with chest; back and flank'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2361_neck_with_chest_back_and_flank/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *labb(-at)-, 'neck with chest; back and flank': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*laḫm-: 'kind of large aquatic animal'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2392_kind_of_large_aquatic_animal/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḫm-, 'kind of large aquatic animal': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lḥṣ ~ *ḥlṣ: 'to peel, take off' 1, 'to deliver, be delivered' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2475_to_peel_take_off_1_to_deliver_be_delivered_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḥṣ ~ *ḥlṣ, 'to peel, take off' 1, 'to deliver, be delivered' 2: reflexes in 15 language(s).

[*lhḳ: 'grow' 1, 'chief, elder; company of elders' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2479_grow_1_chief_elder_company_of_elders_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhḳ, 'grow' 1, 'chief, elder; company of elders' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*layl-: 'night'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2519_night/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *layl-, 'night': reflexes in 23 language(s).

[*la(ʾ): 'not'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2521_not/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *la(ʾ), 'not': reflexes in 14 language(s).

[*ltɣ: 'to kill, hit' 1, 'to bite, sting; jawbone' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2622_to_kill_hit_1_to_bite_sting_jawbone_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ltɣ, 'to kill, hit' 1, 'to bite, sting; jawbone' 2: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lmlm ~ *lmʕ: 'become verdant, tender (of plants)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2654_become_verdant_tender_of_plants/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lmlm ~ *lmʕ, 'become verdant, tender (of plants)': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*libš-: 'garment, clothing'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2682_garment_clothing/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *libš-, 'garment, clothing': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*lVbVṭ-: 'throw down'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2801_throw_down/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVbVṭ-, 'throw down': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lawz-: 'almond'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2802_almond/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lawz-, 'almond': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*lVwVṭ-: 'cover'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2803_cover/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVwVṭ-, 'cover': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVhVṭ-: 'flame'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2816_flame/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVhVṭ-, 'flame': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*liʾ(-at)-, *laʾay-at-: 'head of large cattle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2924_head_of_large_cattle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *liʾ(-at)-, *laʾay-at-, 'head of large cattle': reflexes in 7 language(s).

[*lVtk-: 'a measure of capacity'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2983_a_measure_of_capacity/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVtk-, 'a measure of capacity': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*liwyāṯān-: 'Leviathan (primordial sea-serpent; chaos dragon)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/2995_Leviathan_primordial_sea_serpent_chaos_dragon/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *liwyāṯān-, 'Leviathan (primordial sea-serpent; chaos dragon)': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVbVd-: 'stick together, be compacted; coat'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3031_stick_together_be_compacted_coat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVbVd-, 'stick together, be compacted; coat': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lbk: 'to touch, grasp'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3041_to_touch_grasp/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lbk, 'to touch, grasp': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lpt: 'touch, grasp, strike'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3065_touch_grasp_strike/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lpt, 'touch, grasp, strike': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lṭp: 'to be kind'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3087_to_be_kind/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lṭp, 'to be kind': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lsy: 'rain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3185_rain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lsy, 'rain': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*la/ibin(-t)-: 'brick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3239_brick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *la/ibin(-t)-, 'brick': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*law: 'if only, would that' 1, 'indeed, certainly' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3240_if_only_would_that_1_indeed_certainly_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *law, 'if only, would that' 1, 'indeed, certainly' 2: reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*lhy: 'to bleat'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3374_to_bleat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhy, 'to bleat': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lkd: 'to patch leather' 1, 'to catch, trap' 2, 'cistern' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3375_to_patch_leather_1_to_catch_trap_2_cistern_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lkd, 'to patch leather' 1, 'to catch, trap' 2, 'cistern' 3: reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lawḳ-at-: 'jar, bottle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3376_jar_bottle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lawḳ-at-, 'jar, bottle': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lʕb: 'to suck; to suckle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3423_to_suck_to_suckle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lʕb, 'to suck; to suckle': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lhm/lḥm: 'to touch'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3424_to_touch/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhm/lḥm, 'to touch': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*ligām-/*lugām-: 'bridle'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3439_bridle/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ligām-/*lugām-, 'bridle': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*lhm: 'ox, bull'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3700_ox_bull/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhm, 'ox, bull': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*lḫm: 'to strike on the face; exchange of blows, brawl'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3728_to_strike_on_the_face_exchange_of_blows_brawl/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḫm, 'to strike on the face; exchange of blows, brawl': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lpy: 'to find, meet; to obtain'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3729_to_find_meet_to_obtain/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lpy, 'to find, meet; to obtain': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lhg: 'to be keen on, devoted to; study, devotion'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3740_to_be_keen_on_devoted_to_study_devotion/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhg, 'to be keen on, devoted to; study, devotion': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lḥḥ: 'to be moist, fresh'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3752_to_be_moist_fresh/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḥḥ, 'to be moist, fresh': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lkm: 'to strike; a blow with the fist'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3753_to_strike_a_blow_with_the_fist/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lkm, 'to strike; a blow with the fist': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lgg: 'depth of the sea, abyss'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3754_depth_of_the_sea_abyss/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lgg, 'depth of the sea, abyss': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lapt-: 'turnip, rape'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3816_turnip_rape/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lapt-, 'turnip, rape': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*ladan-: 'ladanum (aromatic resin)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3823_ladanum_aromatic_resin/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *ladan-, 'ladanum (aromatic resin)': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*lallār-: 'mourner, wailer'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/3851/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lallār-, 'mourner, wailer': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lḥḳ: 'to catch up to, overtake'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3856_to_catch_up_to_overtake/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḥḳ, 'to catch up to, overtake': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lpp: 'to wrap, wind around'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3859_to_wrap_wind_around/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lpp, 'to wrap, wind around': reflexes in 10 language(s).

[*liškat-: 'chamber'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3877_chamber/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *liškat-, 'chamber': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVḳVs-: 'mourn, be sad'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3882_mourn_be_sad/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḳVs-, 'mourn, be sad': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lVḳḳ-: 'come loose, loosen'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3883_come_loose_loosen/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḳḳ-, 'come loose, loosen': reflexes in 8 language(s).

[*laṣlaṣ-: 'shake, move to and fro'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3884_shake_move_to_and_fro/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laṣlaṣ-, 'shake, move to and fro': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*laṣḳ-at-: 'lizard'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3885_lizard/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laṣḳ-at-, 'lizard': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*latam-: 'strike, pound'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3886_strike_pound/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *latam-, 'strike, pound': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lVt(lVt)-: 'stammer, stutter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3887_stammer_stutter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVt(lVt)-, 'stammer, stutter': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lwḏ: 'twist, turn aside'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/3888_twist_turn_aside/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lwḏ, 'twist, turn aside': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVwVy-: 'twist, bend' 1, 'turn' 2, 'accompany, join' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/398/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVwVy-, 'twist, bend' 1, 'turn' 2, 'accompany, join' 3: reflexes in 12 language(s).

[*lugg-: 'log, small liquid measure'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4066_log_small_liquid_measure/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lugg-, 'log, small liquid measure': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*la-: 'verily, yes' 1, 'O!' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4081_verily_yes_1_O_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *la-, 'verily, yes' 1, 'O!' 2: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lhm: 'to devour greedily' 1, 'to take pleasure' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4223_to_devour_greedily_1_to_take_pleasure_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lhm, 'to devour greedily' 1, 'to take pleasure' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lṭʾ: 'to adhere' 1, 'gecko' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4228_to_adhere_1_gecko_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lṭʾ, 'to adhere' 1, 'gecko' 2: reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*la-mā: 'to, for' (preposition, fuller form)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4231_to_for_preposition_fuller_form/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *la-mā, 'to, for' (preposition, fuller form): reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lpʾ: 'to arrange in order; courses (of stone)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4329_to_arrange_in_order_courses_of_stone/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lpʾ, 'to arrange in order; courses (of stone)': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lyṯ̣: 'to speak boastfully, scoff' 1, 'scoffer, scoffing' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4442_to_speak_boastfully_scoff_1_scoffer_scoffing_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lyṯ̣, 'to speak boastfully, scoff' 1, 'scoffer, scoffing' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lwn: 'to murmur, complain; to growl'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4488_to_murmur_complain_to_growl/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lwn, 'to murmur, complain; to growl': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lpḳ: 'adhere, reach'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4593_adhere_reach/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lpḳ, 'adhere, reach': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lgg: 'drool, saliva'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4594_drool_saliva/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lgg, 'drool, saliva': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lḥḳ: 'cling, stick together'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4595_cling_stick_together/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḥḳ, 'cling, stick together': reflexes in 2 language(s).

[*lm: 'not' (negator)](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/4683_not_negator/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lm, 'not' (negator): reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVbaḫ-: 'strike'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/553_strike/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVbaḫ-, 'strike': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lḥṣ: 'press'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/574_press/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lḥṣ, 'press': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVɣ-: 'stammer, speak incoherently' 1, 'speak, chat' 2, 'chatter' 3, 'speak briskly' 4](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/612_stammer_speak_incoherently_1_speak_chat_2_chatte/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVɣ-, 'stammer, speak incoherently' 1, 'speak, chat' 2, 'chatter' 3, 'speak briskly' 4: reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lada/un-: 'be soft or wet'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/714_be_soft_or_wet/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lada/un-, 'be soft or wet': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVmaʕ/ḥ-: 'shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/788_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVmaʕ/ḥ-, 'shine': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVʾ-lVʾ-: 'shine'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/789_shine/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʾ-lVʾ-, 'shine': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*laḥm-: 'bread' 1, 'meat' 2, 'eat' 3](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/826_bread_1_meat_2_eat_3/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḥm-, 'bread' 1, 'meat' 2, 'eat' 3: reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*lVmug-: 'taste (v.)'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/827_taste_v/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVmug-, 'taste (v.)': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVṭVʕ-: 'lick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/839_lick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVṭVʕ-, 'lick': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVḥVš-: 'lick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/840_lick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḥVš-, 'lick': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*lVɣab-/*lVɣub-: 'be exhausted'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/953_be_exhausted/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVɣab-/*lVɣub-, 'be exhausted': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*lVʾay-: 'be tired' 1, 'be slow' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/956_be_tired_1_be_slow_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʾay-, 'be tired' 1, 'be slow' 2: reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lV--: 'to'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0116/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lV--, 'to': reflexes in 17 language(s).

[*lVhVy-: 'play'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0119_play/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVhVy-, 'play': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*laqaš-: 'grow-late'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0123_grow_late/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laqaš-, 'grow-late': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lVqVṭ-: 'pick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0125_pick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVqVṭ-, 'pick': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*lVsVd-: 'butter'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0126_butter/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVsVd-, 'butter': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lasām-: 'run'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0127_run/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lasām-, 'run': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*luwn-: 'lodge'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0128_lodge/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *luwn-, 'lodge': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*luwaḥ-: 'board, tablet'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0129_board_tablet/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *luwaḥ-, 'board, tablet': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*lVʾVp-: 'eat'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0133_eat/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʾVp-, 'eat': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVʾVy-: 'power'](<https://linear-a.ai/roots/K0134/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʾVy-, 'power': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVʿVg-: 'mock'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0135_mock/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʿVg-, 'mock': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVʿVn-: 'curse'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0136_curse/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʿVn-, 'curse': reflexes in 3 language(s).

[*lVʿVz-: 'speak'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0137_speak/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʿVz-, 'speak': reflexes in 4 language(s).

[*lVʿVṭ-: 'swallow'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0138_swallow/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVʿVṭ-, 'swallow': reflexes in 1 language(s).

[*laḥak-: 'lick'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0139_lick/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laḥak-, 'lick': reflexes in 6 language(s).

[*lVḫVš-: 'whisper' 1, 'incantation, charm' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0143_whisper_1_incantation_charm_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḫVš-, 'whisper' 1, 'incantation, charm' 2: reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*laṭaš-: 'sharp'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/K0144_sharp/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *laṭaš-, 'sharp': reflexes in 5 language(s).

[*lVḳVḥ-: 'to take, receive' 1, 'offering, receipt' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/S14_to_take_receive_1_offering_receipt_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lVḳVḥ-, 'to take, receive' 1, 'offering, receipt' 2: reflexes in 16 language(s).

[*lmd: 'to learn'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/S53_to_learn/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lmd, 'to learn': reflexes in 11 language(s).

[*lʾk: 'to send' 1, 'work, service' 2](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/S61_to_send_1_work_service_2/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lʾk, 'to send' 1, 'work, service' 2: reflexes in 19 language(s).

[*lmn: 'bad; widow, widower'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/S89_bad_widow_widower/index.md>): Proto-Semitic *lmn, 'bad; widow, widower': reflexes in 9 language(s).

[*lṣḳ: 'CATCH'](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/l/SA053_CATCH/index.md>): Epigraphic South Arabian headword *lṣḳ, 'CATCH': reflexes in 3 language(s).

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## Linked from

- [Kaphtor Semitic Roots](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/index.md>)

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