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Reu·ben (ro̵̅o̅′bən)

noun

  1. a masculine name: dim. Rube, Ruby
  2. Bible
    1. the eldest son of Jacob and Leah: Gen. 29:32
    2. the tribe of Israel descended from him: Num. 1:20-21

Etymology: via LL(Ec) < Gr(Ec) < Heb reuven, lit., behold, a son < reu, imper. of raa, to see + ben, son

Reuben2 definition

☆ Reu·ben (ro̵̅o̅′bən)

noun

a sandwich made with rye bread, filled usually with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and a dressing and served hot
in full Reuben sandwich

Etymology: prob. after Reuben Kay, Omaha grocer (c. 1930)

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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