Abib
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of Abib
Hebrew ābhībh ear of grain, hence the month when grain was fresh
Example Sentences
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“The future looks bright for Exxon Mobil regardless of potential oil price volatility or economic uncertainty,” said Osmar Abib, global head of oil and gas investment banking at Credit Suisse.
From New York Times • Mar. 1, 2017
Young Karshish was the best student in his department at the university; he has won a travelling fellowship, and writes letters home to Professor Abib, the Dean of the Graduate School.
From Robert Browning: How to Know Him by Phelps, William Lyon
Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the time appointed in the month Abib; for in the month Abib you came out from Egypt.
From The World English Bible (WEB): Exodus by Anonymous
The first of these is Abib, meaning the month of "green ears."
From The Astronomy of the Bible An Elementary Commentary on the Astronomical References of Holy Scripture by Maunder, E. Walter (Edward Walter)
He is afraid Abib will be disgusted with him, will call him home, as a disgrace to the university he represents.
From Robert Browning: How to Know Him by Phelps, William Lyon
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