# \*makVr-: 'red'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*makVr- |
| Meaning | 'red' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 1809 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | makira 'be red' BK 2 1138 | BK 2 1138 |  |
| Akkadian | makrû (makru) |  | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | makrā 'minium, red pigment' (Payne Smith 272) | Payne Smith 272 |  |

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

## Notes

Arabic karik- 'red' BK 2 888, unless a lw.

## 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.