kharif

/ˈkɑːrɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A seasonal period of crops in the Indian subcontinent and parts of South Asia, typically planted in June and harvested in September or October.

“The farmers in the region rely heavily on the monsoon rains to prepare for the kharif season.”

Synonyms

  • autumn season
  • monsoon season

Antonyms

  • spring season
  • winter season