# \*zVrzVr-: 'starling'

> Proto-Semitic *zVrzVr-, 'starling': 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>) › [Z](<https://linear-a.ai/wiki/semitic-roots/z/index.md>). Updated 2026-10-22.

## Root

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Reconstruction | \*zVrzVr- |
| Meaning | 'starling' |
| Basis | SED |
| SED | SEDonline semet 2557 |

## Reflexes

| Language | Form | Sources | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arabic | zurzur-, zurzūr- 'starling' \[BK 1 985\], \[LA IV 323\]. | BK 1 985; LA IV 323 |  |
| Hebrew | zarzīr (HALOT 281) | HALOT 281 | gloss withheld |
| Syrian Aramaic | zarzīrā, zarzūrā 'starling' \[Brock. 206\], \[PS 1156\]. | Brock. 206; PS 1156 |  |
| Modern Aramaic | JNA zarzūra (Sabar 161) | Sabar 161 | gloss withheld |

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

## 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.