Crèche

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɹɛʃ/

Alternative forms

• creche

Origin

Borrowing from fr {{2}} crèche.

Full definition of crèche

Noun

1. A representation of the Nativity scene.
2. A hospital for orphaned infants; a foundling hospital.
3. A day nursery.
4. (marine biology) A group of young who stay together for protection.