# \*zibl- {} \*ʒibl-: 'dung'

> Proto-Semitic *zibl- {} *ʒibl-, 'dung': reflexes in 6 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>) › [Z](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/z/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*zibl- {} \*ʒibl- |
| Meaning | 'dung' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2241 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | zibl-, zabīl- 'manure, dung' \[BK 1 971\]; cf. dubālat-, dbl | BK 1 971 |  |
| Akkadian | (?) ziblu MB on \[AHw 1524\]. | AHw 1524 | gloss withheld |
| Geez | zǝbl \[LGz 631\] | LGz 631 | gloss withheld |
| Hebrew | PB zäbäl 'manure, dung' \[Ja 379\] | Ja 379 |  |
| Judaic Aramaic | zēbal 'dung' \[Ja 1714\] | Ja 1714 |  |
| Syrian Aramaic | zeblā 'dung, excrement' \[Brock 187\] | Brock 187 |  |

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## Linked from

- [Z](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/z/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.