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crèche

Syllabification: (crèche)
Pronunciation: /kreSH/
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Definition of crèche

noun

  • 1North American a model or tableau representing the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth, displayed in homes or public places at Christmas.
  • 2British a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day.

Origin:

late 18th century (sense 1): French

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Crèche is a French word and is usually spelled with an accent on the first e.

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