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 Mary McLeod Bethune Mary McLeod Bethune /ˈmæri məˈklaʊd bɪˈθuːn/

noun

  1. United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)  ( Bethune , Mary McLeod Bethune )
    United States educator who worked to improve race relations and educational opportunities for Black Americans (1875-1955)


 gloriole gloriole /ˈɡlɔːrioʊl/

noun

  1. An indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint  ( aura , aureole , gloriole , glory , halo , nimbus , aureola )
    an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
      The halo around the streetlight created a dreamy ambiance.
    The halo around the streetlight created a dreamy ambiance.


 Reuben Reuben /ˈruːbən/

noun

  1. A hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread  ( Reuben )
    a hot sandwich with corned beef and Swiss cheese and sauerkraut on rye bread
     For lunch, he ordered a Reuben, one of his favorite sandwiches.
    For lunch, he ordered a Reuben, one of his favorite sandwiches.
  2. (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel  ( Reuben )
    (Old Testament) a son of Jacob and forefather of one of the tribes of Israel
     Reuben was one of Jacob's sons and a forefather of a significant tribe in Israel.
    Reuben was one of Jacob's sons and a forefather of a significant tribe in Israel.


 motto motto /ˈmɑːtoʊ/

noun

  1. () A favorite saying of a sect or political group  ( catchword , shibboleth , slogan , motto )
    a favorite saying of a sect or political group
     "Unity and Strength" was the motto of the political group.
    "Unity and Strength" was the motto of the political group.