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n.
  1. A representation of the Nativity, usually with statues or figurines.
  2. A hospital for foundlings.
  3. Chiefly British. A day nursery.

[French, from Old French cresche, crib, of Germanic origin.]


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crèche (krĕsh, krāsh), representation of the Infant Jesus in the manger, usually surrounded by figures of Mary, Joseph, shepherds, animals, and the Wise Men; also called Christmas Crib. The crèche has been displayed in churches during the period from Christmas Eve to Jan. 6 since the Middle Ages, especially after St. Francis of Assisi instituted the custom in 1223 at Gréccio, Italy. It is a Christmas tradition in many homes. The term crèche is also applied to a day nursery.

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IN BRIEF: n. - A hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for; A representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem.

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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for
  Synonym: foundling hospital

Meaning #2: a representation of Christ's Nativity in the stable at Bethlehem

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - vuggestue, daghjem, julekrybbe

Nederlands (Dutch)
crèche, kerststal

Français (French)
n. - crèche, garderie

Deutsch (German)
n. - Kinderkrippe

Italiano (Italian)
asilo nido

Português (Portuguese)
n. - creche (f)

Español (Spanish)
n. - guardería, nacimiento

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - barndaghem, julkrubba

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) دار حضانه‏

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