Aviv

American  

[ah-veev] / ɑˈviv /

Or Abib

noun

1. Chiefly Biblical. a former name for Nisan, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar.

2. the season of spring in the Jewish year.

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Etymology

Origin of Aviv

First recorded in 1525–35; from Hebrew āvīv, literally, “ear of barley”

Example Sentences

Flights have been diverted or cancelled, with journeys to and from Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha and other international hubs affected.

From BBC

Such scenes of devastation are fresh in the memories of all Israelis, but particularly residents of the Tel Aviv area, which was badly hit during the previous confrontation between the two arch-foes last June.

From Barron's

While in Tel Aviv on Sunday, AFP journalists heard sirens signalling an incoming missile attack from Iran, prompting dozens of people nearby to run for cover in a nearby shelter.

From Barron's

Israeli air defenses intercepted missiles over northern Israel, Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the commercial hub of Tel Aviv, Orit Baisa, 42, rushed to an underground car park as soon as he heard the air raid sirens warning of an incoming missile barrage.

From Barron's