# \*šabal-: 'fascicle of spears'

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

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*šabal- |
| Meaning | 'fascicle of spears' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 313 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | sabal- (Lane 1301) | Lane 1301 |  |

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

## Notes

Cf. 3195 \*šu(n)bul-at- 'ear of corn': Lane 1301 also glosses sabal as the spreading awn of ears of corn.

## Linked from

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

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