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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of crèche. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   a hospital where foundlings (infant children of unknown parents) are taken in and cared for wordnet
3. 3
   a representation of Christ's nativity in the stable at Bethlehem wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

foundling hospital

Example

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"Mary put the creche in front of the Christmas tree."

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