# \*mVwVṣ-: 'wash'

> Proto-Semitic *mVwVṣ-, 'wash': reflexes in 5 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>) › [M](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/m/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*mVwVṣ- |
| Meaning | 'wash' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1158 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | mwṣ \[-u-\] |  |  |
| Geez | moṣa (LGz. 375) | LGz. 375 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | mäwwäṣä (LGz. 375) | LGz. 375 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | (tə)mäyäṣa (LGz. 375) | LGz. 375 |  |
| Amharic | mʷač̣č̣ä (LGz. 375) | LGz. 375 |  |

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

## Linked from

- [M](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/m/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.