kharif
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noun
(in India) a crop sown in early summer for harvesting in the autumn.
Origin:
1835–45; < Hindi < Arabic kharīf autumn
1835–45; < Hindi < Arabic kharīf autumn
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| —n | |
| Compare rabi (in Pakistan, India, etc) a crop that is harvested at the beginning of winter | |
| [Urdu, ultimately from Arabic kharafa to gather] | |
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Kharif planting conditions were less favorable for peanut and sunflower.
Favorable monsoon rains encouraged kharif planting of oilseeds.
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