Rachel
name, noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Synonym of Rachel sandwich.
- 2 A light tan colour, chiefly with reference to cosmetic powder. uncountable
"This powder is the finest face powder extant […] In three shades—white, pink, and rachel (for brunettes)."
- 1 Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
"And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel. Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured. And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter."
- 2 A female given name from Hebrew.
"Rachel is another modest, nun-like name, of the same order as Judith, and has the appropriate signification of a lamb."
- 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.
Synonyms
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More examples"This is my friend Rachel. We went to high school together."
Etymology
Borrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.
From Rachel, the stage name adopted by Elisabeth Félix (?1820–58), Swiss-born French actress, with reference to her skin tone. Compare raschel.
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