Creche Definition

krĕsh
creches
noun
creches
A display, typically in miniature, of a stable with figures, as at Christmas, representing a scene at the birth of Jesus.
Webster's New World
A representation of the Nativity, usually with statues or figurines.
American Heritage
An institution for foundlings.
Webster's New World
A day nursery.
Webster's New World

(marine biology) A group of young who stay together for protection.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • foundling hospital

Other Word Forms of Creche

Noun

Singular:
creche
Plural:
crches, creches

Origin of Creche

  • French from Old French cresche crib of Germanic origin

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • Borrowing from French crèche.

    From Wiktionary

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Words Starting With

CCRCRE

Words Ending With

EHECHE

Unscrambles

creche

Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CR & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With HE

Word Length

6 Letter Words6 Letter Words Starting With C6 Letter Words Ending With E