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manger

 

[ หˆmeษชnสคษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal feeding

A manger is a trough or open box used to hold food for animals, particularly livestock. It is typically made of wood or metal and is designed to provide easy access to feed for animals such as horses, cows, and sheep.

Synonyms

feed trough, feeding box, hayrack

Examples of usage

  • The horses eagerly approached the manger for their evening meal.
  • Farmers fill the manger with hay during winter.
  • The manger was built sturdy enough to withstand the animals' weight.
Context #2 | Noun

biblical context

In a biblical context, a manger refers to the structure in which Jesus was laid after his birth, as described in the New Testament. This manger is symbolic of humility and the humble beginnings of Jesus.

Synonyms

cattle trough, crib, stable

Examples of usage

  • The nativity scene depicted Mary and Joseph near the manger.
  • The pastor spoke of the significance of the manger during Christmas.
  • Many churches recreate the manger scene each holiday season.

Translations

Translations of the word "manger" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comedores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Esser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pemakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ัั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jedzฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ฃŸในใ‚‹ไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท manger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yiyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋จน๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฃูƒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญst

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jesลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jesti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aรฐ borรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะผะฐา›ั‚ะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒญแƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yemษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comer

Etymology

The word 'manger' comes from the Old French word ' mangeoire', which means 'feeder' or 'trough', derived from the Latin word 'mฤnsuฤ“re' meaning 'to eat'. The term has been used since the Middle Ages, primarily in reference to a place where animals were fed, especially horses and cattle. The biblical reference to the manger in the Nativity story has further solidified its importance in cultural and religious contexts. Over time, the term has come to symbolize not only a physical object related to animal husbandry but also a representation of humility and simplicity in life, as illustrated by its mention in the context of Christ's birth.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,422, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.