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Reuben Definition & Meaning

reuben
noun
  1. (Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
  2. a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread

"Reuben" in song lyrics

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  • "billy reuben"
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  • "gloria reuben"
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  • "recipe for corn beef reuben"
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Frequently asked questions

What does reuben mean?
(Old Testment) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread
What part of speech is reuben?
Reuben is a noun.
How many definitions does reuben have?
Reuben has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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