Reuben

(ro̵̅o̅′bən)

noun

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

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

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noun

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

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

See Reuben in American Heritage Dictionary 4

In the Bible, a son of Jacob and Leah and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel.

noun

A hot sandwich consisting of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually served on rye bread.

Origin:

Origin: From the name Reuben

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