Hib

See also: hib

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɪb/
• Rhymes: -ɪb

Etymology 1

Acronym of Haemophilus influenzae b.

Noun

Hib (uncountable)

1. Haemophilus influenzae, serotype b: a particular type of bacterium responsible for pneumonia, meningitis, and other diseases.

Etymology 2

Clipping of Hibernian.

Noun

Hib (plural Hibs)

1. Short for Hibernian.; Someone associated with Hibernian Football Club, as a player, coach, fan etc.

Anagrams

• BiH, bih