crèche

 
Pronunciation: /krɛʃ, kreɪʃ/

noun

  • 1British a nursery where babies and young children are cared for during the working day.
  • 2North American a representation of the nativity scene.

Origin:

late 18th century (in crèche (sense 2)): French (see also cratch)

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Crèche is a French word; it can also be spelled creche, without the accent on the first e.