Corpus Christi
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[ kawr-puh s kris-tee, -tahy ]
/ ˈkɔr pəs ˈkrɪs ti, -taɪ /
noun Roman Catholic Church.
a festival in honor of the Eucharist, celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.
Origin of Corpus Christi
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1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin: literally, body of Christ
Definition for corpus christi (2 of 2)
Corpus Christi
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[ kawr-puh s kris-tee ]
/ ˈkɔr pəs ˈkrɪs ti /
noun
a seaport in S Texas.
Example sentences from the Web for corpus christi
The processions of Corpus-Christi Day seemed to wake her up.
A Simple Soul |Gustave Flaubert
British Dictionary definitions for corpus christi (1 of 2)
Corpus Christi
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/ (ˈkrɪstɪ) /
noun
mainly RC Church
a festival in honour of the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday
Word Origin for Corpus Christi
C14: from Latin: body of Christ
British Dictionary definitions for corpus christi (2 of 2)
Corpus Christi
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/ (ˈkrɪstɪ) /
noun
a port in S Texas, on Corpus Christi Bay, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 279 208 (2003 est)