n.
Pronunciation: ' kresh, ' kr ā sh
Function: noun
Etymology: French, from Old French creche manger, crib, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German krippa manger ― more at CRIB
Date: 1792
1 : a representation of the Nativity scene
2 : DAY NURSERY
3 : a foundling hospital
4 : a group of young animals (as penguins or bats) gathered in one place for care and protection usually by one or more adults