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Definition of rabi
(Entry 1 of 3)
: the Indian subcontinent's spring harvest
Note: Rabi is the Indian subcontinent's primary harvest and consists of various crops, including wheat, barley, pulses, and mustard.
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Definition of Rabi (Entry 2 of 3)
Rabi
biographical name
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Definition of Rabi (Entry 3 of 3)
Isidor Isaac 1898–1988 American (Austrian-born) physicist
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“Rabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rabi. Accessed 27 Feb. 2021.
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The first known use of rabi was circa 1769
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