SINCE 1828
rabi
noun (1)
ra·bi
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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.
— compare kharifRabi
noun (2)
Ra·bi
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Definition of Rabi (Entry 2 of 3)
Rabi
biographical name
Ra·bi
| \ ˈrä-bē
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Definition of Rabi (Entry 3 of 3)
Isidor Isaac 1898–1988 American (Austrian-born) physicist
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