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Reuben

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noun Reu·ben \ ˈrü-bən \

Definition of Reuben

: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

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Definition of Reuben

: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

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

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Reuben

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Definition of Reuben

: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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