manna

• اسم يشير إلى مادة صمغية حلوة تفرزها بعض الأشجار، أو في السياق التوراتي إلى الطعام المعجز الذي أنزله الله لبني إسرائيل في الصحراء. ويُستعمل مجازًا للدلالة على العطاء الإلهي أو الطعام الشهي.

A noun referring to a sweet, resinous substance exuded by certain trees, or, in biblical context, the miraculous food provided to the Israelites in the wilderness.

غير معدود

1. Tree exudationC1formal

   A sweet, hardened sap or gum obtained from certain trees, such as the manna ash, used as a mild laxative or food.

   المنّ

   • The pharmacist recommended manna as a gentle laxative.
   • Manna from the ash tree was historically collected for medicinal purposes.
   • The dried sap, known as manna, has a sweet taste.

   المرادفاتgum

2. Biblical foodB2formal

   According to the Old Testament, the miraculous food provided by God to the Israelites during their 40-year journey in the wilderness.

   المنّ

   • The Bible describes manna as appearing like coriander seed and tasting like wafers with honey.
   • The Israelites gathered manna each morning except on the Sabbath.
   • Manna is often seen as a symbol of divine provision.