manna

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man·na ˈma-nə How to pronounce manna (audio)

: food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness

: divinely supplied spiritual nourishment

: a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain

: the sweetish dried exudate of a Eurasian ash (especially Fraxinus ornus) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent

: a similar product excreted by a scale insect (Trabutina mannipara) feeding on the tamarisk

Example Sentences

Your generous gift was manna from heaven. the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie

Recent Examples on the Web So God provided manna in the wilderness, and the wanderers ate their fill.

Pat Myers, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 And the pool’s water felt like manna from heaven, a respite from the midday sun’s searing rays.

Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Aug. 2022 The lines echoed the Exodus story, how the Lord saved the Israelites in the desert by sending them quail and manna from heaven.

Fred Bahnson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Her residency at the London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2014 was manna from heaven for her fans, some of whom travelled the world to catch the enigmatic artist.

Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 June 2022 What message and manna from heaven are falling into your mind and mouth?

Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022 Turcotte’s find seemed like survivalist manna from heaven.

Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 June 2022 But this excess manna quickly rotted and filled with maggots.

Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 On Shabbat, all labor was forbidden, including the daily manna gathering and preparing.

Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 See More

单词	mannas
释义	manna noun man·na ˈma-nə 1 a : food miraculously supplied to the Israelites in their journey through the wilderness b : divinely supplied spiritual nourishment c : a usually sudden and unexpected source of gratification, pleasure, or gain 2 a : the sweetish dried exudate of a Eurasian ash (especially Fraxinus ornus) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent b : a similar product excreted by a scale insect (Trabutina mannipara) feeding on the tamarisk Synonyms delectation delight feast gas [slang] joy kick pleasure treat See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Your generous gift was manna from heaven. the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie Recent Examples on the Web So God provided manna in the wilderness, and the wanderers ate their fill. Pat Myers, Washington Post, 28 July 2022 And the pool’s water felt like manna from heaven, a respite from the midday sun’s searing rays. Nick Moyle, San Antonio Express-News, 7 Aug. 2022 The lines echoed the Exodus story, how the Lord saved the Israelites in the desert by sending them quail and manna from heaven. Fred Bahnson, Harper’s Magazine , 20 July 2022 Her residency at the London’s Hammersmith Apollo in 2014 was manna from heaven for her fans, some of whom travelled the world to catch the enigmatic artist. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 22 June 2022 What message and manna from heaven are falling into your mind and mouth? Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 May 2022 Turcotte’s find seemed like survivalist manna from heaven. Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 3 June 2022 But this excess manna quickly rotted and filled with maggots. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 On Shabbat, all labor was forbidden, including the daily manna gathering and preparing. Benjamin, Longreads, 20 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew mān First Known Use before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing manna manna grass manna grass Kids Definition manna noun man·na ˈma-nə 1 : food which according to the Bible was supplied by a miracle to the Israelites in the wilderness 2 : a usually sudden and unexpected source of pleasure or gain Medical Definition manna noun man·na ˈman-ə 1 : the sweetish dried exudate of a European ash (especially Fraxinus ornus) that contains mannitol and has been used as a laxative and demulcent 2 : a product that is similar to manna and is excreted by a scale insect (Trabutina mannipara) feeding on the tamarisk mannas noun plural of manna 1 as in joys a source of great satisfaction the announcement that there would be a sequel was manna to the many fans of the original movie Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance joys treats delights delectations feasts pleasures gases gasses kicks reliefs amusements diversions recreations ambrosias entertainments gratifications fun solaces comforts indulgences 2 as in benefits something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing the company's holiday bonus was especially welcome manna this year Synonyms & Similar Words benefits blessings boons gifts bonuses felicities goods benedictions windfalls reliefs advantages godsends consolations graces assistances mercies supports aids help lagniappes delights joys solaces mitzvoth favors pleasures anodynes comforts mitzvahs extras Antonyms & Near Antonyms evils afflictions plagues curses disadvantages scourges pests nuisances bothers trials tribulations banes crosses irritants hexes hoodoos jinxes miseries See More
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