# \*sVpVr-: 'bronze'

> Proto-Semitic *sVpVr-, 'bronze': reflexes in 1 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 | \*sVpVr- |
| Meaning | 'bronze' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akkadian | siparru (CAD S 296) | CAD S 296 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

CAD S 296: Sum.(?) lw. HALOT 767 calls the derivation of Heb. II sēper 'bronze' from siparru outmoded.

## Linked from

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

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