# \*qaraq-: 'cluck'

> Proto-Semitic *qaraq-, 'cluck': 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 | \*qaraq- |
| Meaning | 'cluck' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | qaraqa 'clucked' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root qrq |  |
| Aramaic | QRQ (CAL s.v. qrq) | CAL s.v. qrq; Anderson–Moser 2024 root qrq | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | qareq 'to cluck', qarqar 'to cluck, cackle' (Payne Smith 521) | Payne Smith 521 |  |
| Hebrew | Post-biblical qirqer (LGz. 443) | LGz. 443 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.