1. Plural of manna; a food believed to have been miraculously supplied to the Israelites in the wilderness, described in the Bible as a sweet substance that fell from heaven.
Usage: religious/biblical context
2. Plural of manna; any unexpected or gratuitous benefit or blessing.
Usage: figurative
3. Plural of manna; a sweet gummy substance that exudes from certain trees and shrubs, used in food and medicine.
Usage: botanical/commercial

Examples

• The ancient texts describe mannas falling from the sky to feed the hungry people.
• After years of struggle, the job offer felt like manna from heaven—one of those rare mannas that change your life.
• Different types of mannas are harvested from ash and tamarisk trees in the Middle East.
• The children viewed the surprise gifts as mannas, unexpected treasures they had not anticipated.
• Historical records mention various mannas used in traditional medicine across cultures.