Corpus Christi

¹

[ kawr-puhs kris-tee, -tahy ]

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a festival in honor of the Eucharist, celebrated on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.

Corpus Christi

²

[ kawr-puhs kris-tee ]

noun

1. a seaport in S Texas.

Corpus Christi

¹

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. RC Church a festival in honour of the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday

Corpus Christi

²

/ ˈkrɪstɪ /

noun

1. a port in S Texas, on Corpus Christi Bay , an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 279 208 (2003 est)

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi¹

1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin: literally, body of Christ

Word History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi¹

C14: from Latin: body of Christ

Example Sentences

Alexander Rogers, 20, was in his third year studying at the University of Oxford's Corpus Christi College when he took his own life in January.

From BBC

Corpus Christi College commissioned an independent serious incident review following the death.

From BBC

On day four of the trial, the court heard from a former pupil at one of those schools - Gort na Mona - which amalgamated with other schools in 1988 to become Corpus Christi College, now called All Saints College.

From BBC

In south Texas, high temperatures continue to pose a threat and the weather service has issued heat advisory for several areas, including Corpus Christi, Laredo and McAllen.

From Seattle Times

The group performs around the city and has become a favorite of Corpus Christi mayor Paulette M. Guajardo, who invites them to participate in the Fourth of July celebration each year.

From Seattle Times