# \*ḳVŝm-: 'nature, constitution'

> Proto-Semitic *ḳVŝm-, 'nature, constitution': 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 | \*ḳVŝm- |
| Meaning | 'nature, constitution' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geez | qəssāme, qəśśāme (LGz. 446) | LGz. 446 | gloss withheld |
| Arabic | qišm (LGz. 446) | LGz. 446 | gloss withheld |
| Modern Arabic | Syrian qəšm (LGz. 446) | LGz. 446 | gloss withheld |
| Amharic | qəsm (LGz. 446) | LGz. 446 | gloss withheld |
| Tigre | qəsmi (LGz. 446) | LGz. 446 | gloss withheld |

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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.