Abib

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US/ɑˈviv/US/ˈeɪ.bɪb/US/ˈɑ.bib/

proper noun

The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding nearly to the Gregorian April. After the Babylonish captivity this month was called Nisan.

OriginHebrew אָבִיב →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The first month of the Jewish ecclesiastical year, corresponding nearly to the Gregorian April. After the Babylonish captivity this month was called Nisan.First known use Mid 6ᵗʰ century.

Origin

  1. Hebrewאָבִיב
  2. EnglishAbib

From Hebrew אָבִיב (avív, literally “ears of barley”), hence “the season of beginning barley-crop”, because the grains start ripening at that time of year.

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Translations

Irish Áibíb
  • Áibíbmonth

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with Abib

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Anagrams

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Cite this entry
APA

Abib. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abib

MLA

“Abib.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abib. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Abib,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Abib.

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