# \*ḳVlVʕ-: 'uncover, strip, pluck out'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳVlVʕ-, 'uncover, strip, pluck out': reflexes in 5 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 2026-11-05.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ḳVlVʕ- |
| Meaning | 'uncover, strip, pluck out' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | qalʕa (LGz. 426) | LGz. 426 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | qalaʕa (LGz. 426) | LGz. 426 | gloss withheld |
| Tigrinya | qälʕe (LGz. 426) | LGz. 426 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | qälʕa (LGz. 426) | LGz. 426 |  |
| Amharic | qälla (LGz. 426) | LGz. 426 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Homonym of 4236 \*qlʕ 'to carve; carved work', K0300 \*qVlVʿ- 'sling' and 4615 \*ḳVlʕ- 'youth, boy, servant'.

## Linked from

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

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