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Corpus Christi

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  1. Corpus Christi (noun)
  2. Corpus Christi (geographical name)

Cor·pus Chris·ti

noun \ˈkȯr-pəs-ˈkris-tē\

Definition of CORPUS CHRISTI

: the Thursday after Trinity observed as a Roman Catholic festival in honor of the Eucharist
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Origin of CORPUS CHRISTI

Middle English, from Medieval Latin, literally, body of Christ
First Known Use: 14th century

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