# \*nṣ̂r: 'to shine, thrive' 1, 'sprout, offshoot' 2

> Proto-Semitic *nṣ̂r, 'to shine, thrive' 1, 'sprout, offshoot' 2: reflexes in 4 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>) › [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*nṣ̂r |
| Meaning | 'to shine, thrive' 1, 'sprout, offshoot' 2 |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hebrew | נֵצֶר 2 (HALOT 718) | HALOT 718 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | naḍura 1; naḍrat 2 (HALOT 718) | HALOT 718 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | naṭra, naṭara; naṭr, nəṭr (LGz. 408) | LGz. 408 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | näṭra (LGz. 408) | LGz. 408 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

- [N](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/n/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.