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    jacob

    jacob - Dictionary definition and meaning for word jacob

    Definition
    (noun) French biochemist who (with Jacques Monod) studied regulatory processes in cells (born in 1920)
    Synonyms : francois jacob
    Definition
    (noun) (Old Testament) son of Isaac; brother of Esau; father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel; Jacob wrestled with God and forced God to bless him, so God gave Jacob the new name of Israel (meaning `one who has been strong against God')
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