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manjedoura

nounfeminine/mɐ̃ʒɨˈðowɾɐ/low

man·je·dou·ra

Definition

A long container, usually made of wood or stone, where food is placed for domestic animals, especially cattle; also refers to the crib of Jesus in the Nativity story.
The farmer filled the manger with hay for the cows.
In the nativity scene, the Baby Jesus is lying in a manger.
Common collocations
animal mangerwooden mangermanger in the nativity scene

Etymology

Do latim 'mangeria' (manjedoura, cocho), derivado de 'manducare' (mastigar, comer).

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