: the first month of the ancient Hebrew calendar corresponding to Nisan see Months of the Principal Calendars Table
Word History
Etymology
Hebrew Ābhībh, literally, ear of grain
First Known Use
1531, in the meaning defined above
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“Abib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abib. Accessed 9 Dec. 2023.
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