Number: 2388
Proto-Semitic: *gVmgVm-
Meaning: kind of bird
Akkadian: gamgammu 'a bird' SB [CAD g 32], [AHw. 278]. // In lexical lists and one divinatory passage from šumma ālu. Exact meaning difficult to establish (according to [Salonen Vögel 166-7], probably 'ein Meersvogel').
Geʕez (Ethiopian): gumgumā 'pelican' [LGz. 194].
Tigre: gumguma 'esp. d'oiseau' [LH 570].
Notes: A non-reduplicated prototype see probably in Tna. guma 'avvoltoio molto grande che ha il collo quasi pelato e divora le carogne' [Bass. 819]. // The Akk. term is usually thought to be borrowed from Sum. GÀM.GÀM.MUS̆EN ([CAD], [AHw.], [Salonen Vögel 166-7]). While not to be exluded, this possibility looks less convincing in view of the Eth. parallels quoted.
