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manjedoura

nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/mɐ̃ʒɨˈðowɾɐ/man·je·dou·ra

Definition

1

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.

Usage examples

The farmer filled the manger with hay for the cows.
In the nativity scene, the Baby Jesus is lying in a manger.

Common combinations

animal mangerwooden mangermanger in the nativity scene