A
manger, or
trough, is a feeder that is made of carved stone, wood, or metal construction and is used to hold
food for
animals (as in a
stable). Mangers are mostly used in
livestock raising. They are also used to feed
wild animals, e.g., in
nature reserves. The word comes from the French
manger (meaning "to eat"), from Latin
manducare (meaning "to chew").