# \*šaḥal-: 'lion'

> Proto-Semitic *šaḥal-, 'lion': 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>) › [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šaḥal- |
| Meaning | 'lion' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2672 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tigre | šulul, (f.) šullǝt (LH 204) | LH 204 | gloss withheld |
| Jibbali | sélɔ́l JJ 228 | JJ 228 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | šaḥal |  |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | šaḥlā (Jastrow 1548 apud CAL) | Jastrow 1548; CAL |  |

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

## Linked from

- [š](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/shin/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.