Reu·ben
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Definition of Reuben
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: a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel
Reuben
noun (2)Definition of Reuben (Entry 2 of 3)
: a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread
Reuben
noun (3)Definition of Reuben (Entry 3 of 3)
: a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry
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“Reuben.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Reuben. Accessed 22 Apr. 2021.
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