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Rachel.

Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

name/ˈɹeɪ.tʃəl/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.

  2. A female given name from Hebrew.

  3. A census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States; named for the first baby born in the town.

  4. A census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia, United States; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.

noun/ˈɹeɪ.tʃəl/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Synonym of Rachel sandwich.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.

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