# \*ḳz(ḳz): 'to cool' 1, 'cold (adj.)' 2, 'be cold' 3

> Proto-Semitic *ḳz(ḳz), 'to cool' 1, 'cold (adj.)' 2, 'be cold' 3: 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>) › [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḳz(ḳz) |
| Meaning | 'to cool' 1, 'cold (adj.)' 2, 'be cold' 3 |
| Basis | reconstruction SED; meaning SED, corrected |
| SED | SEDonline semet 3021 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre | ḳäzḳäza 3 |  |  |
| Geez | ḳzz III 1 |  |  |
| Amharic | ḳäzḳazza 2 |  |  |
| Tigrinya | ḳäzḳäzä 3 |  |  |

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## Linked from

- [Q](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/q/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.