corposant

noun

cor·​po·​sant ˈkȯr-pə-ˌsant How to pronounce corposant (audio)
-ˌzant

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese corpo-santo, literally, holy body

First Known Use

circa 1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corposant was circa 1595

Dictionary Entries Near corposant

Cite this Entry

“Corposant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corposant. Accessed 7 Dec. 2024.

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