Rachel


Definition: Meaning of, Rachel in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈreɪʧəl /

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  1. Old Testament the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
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Rachel used in phrases

  • Carson, Rachel
    1. (1907-64) a US scientist who worked in marine biology (= the study of the creatures and plants that live in the sea) . She wrote several books, including Silent Spring, and she was one of the first people to realize that PESTICIDE s (= chemicals for protecting crops from insects) were damaging the environment.
  • Rachel Carson (noun)
    1. 1907-1964 united States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife
  • Rachel Louise Carson (noun)
    1. 1907-1964 united States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife
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