manna

• Nom désignant une substance sucrée et résineuse exsudée par certains arbres, ou, dans le contexte biblique, la nourriture miraculeuse donnée aux Israélites dans le désert.

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.

indénombrable

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.

   Mannée

   • 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.

   Synonymesgum

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.

   Manne (nourriture biblique)

   • 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.