# \*ṣupp-: 'white sheep (of a special breed)'

> Proto-Semitic *ṣupp-, 'white sheep (of a special breed)': reflexes in 2 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>) › [ṣ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/index.md>). Updated 2026-11-04.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*ṣupp- |
| Meaning | 'white sheep (of a special breed)' |
| Basis | project |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugaritic | ṣp (DULAT 776) | DULAT 776 | gloss withheld |
| Akkadian | ṣuppu (CAD Ṣ 249) | CAD Ṣ 249 | gloss withheld |

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

## Notes

CAD Ṣ 249 characterizes the breed by its white, curly fleece.

## Linked from

- [ṣ](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/tsade/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.