manna from heaven

/ˌmænə frəm ˌhɛvən/
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Definitions of manna from heaven
  1. noun
    (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus
    synonyms: manna, miraculous food
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    type of:
    food, nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
  2. noun
    a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
    synonyms: bonanza, boom, bunce, godsend, gold rush, gravy, windfall
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    type of:
    happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent
    an event that happens
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