Reu·ben 1 (r  b n) In the Bible, a son of Jacob and Leah and the forebear of one of the tribes of Israel. |
| Reu·ben 2 (rbn) n. A hot sandwich consisting of corned beef, Swiss cheese, and sauerkraut usually served on rye bread. [From the name Reuben.] |
Reuben [ˈruːbɪn]
n Old Testament
1. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the eldest son of Jacob and Leah: one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 29:30)
2. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the Israelite tribe descended from him
3. (Christian Religious Writings / Bible) the territory of this tribe, lying to the northeast of the Dead Sea Douay spelling Ruben
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| Noun | 1. | Reuben - (Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel Old Testament - the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible |
| 2. | Reuben - a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread sandwich - two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them |
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