Reuben

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Etymology

  • From Hebrew רְאוּבֵן (r'uvén), from רְאוּ (r'ú, see [masculine plural imperative]) + בֵּן (ben, son); its literal meaning is therefore roughly, "See, all: a son!"
  • There are several unconfirmed etymologies for the name of the sandwich.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -uːbən

Proper noun

Reuben

  1. (biblical) First son of Jacob, by his wife Leah.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew.
  3. (Oxford University, informal) Ellipsis of Reuben College, Oxford..

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Noun

Reuben (plural Reubens)

  1. A grilled or toasted sandwich made with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and either Russian dressing or Thousand Island dressing.
  2. (biblical) A member of one of the Israelite tribes, descended from Reuben.
    Synonym: Reubenite

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  • Reuben egg roll

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