manna

• Substantiv, das ein süßes, harziges, von manchen Bäumen ausgeschiedenes Stoff bezeichnet oder, im biblischen Kontext, das wunderbare Nahrungsmittel, das den Israeliten in der Wüste gegeben wurde.

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.

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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.

   Manna

   • 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.

   Synonymegum

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.

   Manna

   • 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.