Associations to the word «Creche»

Wiktionary

CRECHE, noun. Alternative form of crèche
CRÈCHE, noun. A representation of the Nativity scene.
CRÈCHE, noun. A hospital for orphaned infants; a foundling hospital.
CRÈCHE, noun. A day nursery.
CRÈCHE, noun. (marine biology) A group of young who stay together for protection.

Dictionary definition

CRECHE, noun. A hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for.
CRECHE, noun. A representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem.

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