# \*rVʾVm-: 'bull'

> Proto-Semitic *rVʾVm-, 'bull': 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 | \*rVʾVm- |
| Meaning | 'bull' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | rīmu 'wild bull' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root rʾm |  |
| Geez | rəʾim 'wild' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root rʾm |  |
| Hebrew | rʾem 'bull' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root rʾm |  |
| Ugaritic | rum 'wild' | Anderson–Moser 2024 root rʾm |  |
| Eblaitic | /riʾm/: cf. names rí-ma, rí-ma-dum, ᵈda-gan-li-im (Sanmartín GlOS 2, 148) | Sanmartín GlOS 2, 148 | gloss withheld |

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

## Linked from

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