# \*ḳaddum-: 'axe, adze'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳaddum-, 'axe, adze': 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 | \*ḳaddum- |
| Meaning | 'axe, adze' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | qadūm- 'adze' (BK 2, 691) | BK 2, 691 |  |
| Hebrew | qardom (HALOT 1137) | HALOT 1137 | gloss withheld |
| Amorite | qa-du-mi-im /qa(r)dum/ (Sanmartín GlOS 1, 196) | Sanmartín GlOS 1, 196 | gloss withheld |
| Eblaitic | gur-tu\[m\]-mu, gur-du-mu-um, gur-du-mu /qurdumm/ (= Sum. GIŠ.ÀGA) (Sanmartín GlOS 1, 196) | Sanmartín GlOS 1, 196 | gloss withheld |

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## Linked from

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

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