# \*sur(u)m-: 'intestine'

> Proto-Semitic *sur(u)m-, 'intestine': reflexes in 3 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>) › [S](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*sur(u)m- |
| Meaning | 'intestine' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2616 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | surm- 'the rectum' \[BK 1 1084\]. | BK 1 1084 |  |
| Akkadian | surummu OB, SB \[CAD s 416\], \[AHw 1063\] | CAD s 416; AHw 1063 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | šurmā 'rectum' \[Brock 809\]. | Brock 809 |  |

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## Linked from

- [S](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/s/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.