rachel

n. a common first name for a woman.

n. a female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'ewe'.

“My friend Rachel is coming over for dinner this evening.”

“The name Rachel has remained a popular choice for girls in English-speaking countries for several decades.”

n. a woman in the Bible who was the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph.

n. the younger daughter of Laban and the second wife of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible.

“In the Bible, Rachel is described as the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.”

“The narrative of Rachel and Leah is a central story in the Book of Genesis regarding the origins of the tribes of Israel.”

n. a sandwich made with turkey, Swiss cheese, and coleslaw on rye bread.

n. a variation of the Reuben sandwich, typically substituting turkey for corned beef and coleslaw for sauerkraut.

“I ordered a Rachel sandwich because I prefer turkey over beef.”

“While the Reuben is a classic, many diners offer the Rachel as a lighter alternative featuring deli-sliced turkey and creamy coleslaw.”

American English

n. a light tan or beige colour, often used to describe makeup powder.

n. a light tan or yellowish-beige hue, primarily used in the context of cosmetic face powders.

“She looked for a face powder in a rachel shade to match her skin.”

“The vintage cosmetic line featured several shades of face powder, including a pale rachel intended for fair complexions.”

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