# \*raml-: 'sand'

> Proto-Semitic *raml-, 'sand': 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>) › [R](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/r/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*raml- |
| Meaning | 'sand' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 3181 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | raml- (Lane 1159) | Lane 1159 |  |
| Mehri | rátmǝl, ramlēt JM 327 | JM 327 | gloss withheld |
| Soqotri | rǝ́mɔl JM 327; rémol | JM 327 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | C rōl, E. rǝmlɛ́t, C rɛ̄l (Kogan 2015, ch. 8 §3.1.2 no. 70) | Kogan 2015 ch. 8 §3.1.2 no. 70 | gloss withheld |
| Epigraphic South Arabian | rml (SD 117; Sabaweb lemma 4907) | SD 117; Sabaweb lemma 4907 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

Geez ramal 'sand' (LGz. 471; &lt; Arb.?).

## Linked from

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

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