: 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

Time Traveler
The first known use of Abib was in 1531

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Cite this Entry

“Abib.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Abib. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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