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Reuben

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noun Reu·ben \ˈrü-bən\

Definition of Reuben

  1. :  a son of Jacob and the traditional eponymous ancestor of one of the tribes of Israel

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Origin and Etymology of reuben

Hebrew Rĕ'ūbhēn

Other Bible Terms

antediluvian, apocalyptic, apocrypha, behemoth

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Reuben

noun Reu·ben

Definition of Reuben

  1. :  a grilled sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually on rye bread

Origin and Etymology of reuben

probably from Reuben Kulakofsky †1960 American grocer

Other Food Terms

calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

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Reuben

noun Reu·ben

Definition of Reuben

  1. :  a statuette awarded annually by a professional organization for notable achievement in cartoon artistry

Origin and Etymology of reuben

Reuben L. Goldberg †1970 American cartoonist

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  1. See words that rhyme with Reuben Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Reuben

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