Abib

/ ɑˈbiːb /

noun

1. Judaism an older name for the month of Nisan

Word History and Origins

Origin of Abib¹

Hebrew ābhībh ear of grain, hence the month when grain was fresh

Example Sentences

"The price is going up and everyone is trying to save some money because the cost of living is going up day by day and we're struggling now," explained kebab shop manager Mohammed Abib in Loughborough town centre.

From BBC

Considering that the compound, designed by the architect Abib Djenne, has a sauna, an infinity pool and a library, that meals are provided and that a language tutor is at the ready to teach English, French and Wolof, it’s a wonder residents ever agree to leave.

From New York Times

It was designed by the Senegalese architect Abib Djenne; Aissa Dione and Fatiya Djenne helped pull together the textile-rich interior.

From New York Times

“Saudi Aramco has been quite deliberate in adding refineries, terminals and, more recently, chemical plants,” said Osmar Abib, a managing director at Credit Suisse who has been closely following the proposed public offering.

From New York Times

“Every global investment bank should be interested in a lead role given the quality of the company and the fact that it would be the largest I.P.O. in history,” said Osmar Abib, global head of oil and gas at Credit Suisse Securities.

From New York Times