# \*parik-: '(a nut) with a fragile shell'

> Proto-Semitic *parik-, '(a nut) with a fragile shell': reflexes in 2 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>) › [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*parik- |
| Meaning | '(a nut) with a fragile shell' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2595 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | farik- 'that has a broken shell/bark' BK 2 586, 'that has an easily broken shell (nut)' Belot 585 | BK 2 586; Belot 585 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | prekā 'easily broken or shelled' (Payne Smith 461) | Payne Smith 461 |  |

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## Linked from

- [P](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/p/index.md>)

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