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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

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. RC Church a festival in honour of the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Corpus Christi

2

/ ˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. a port in S Texas, on Corpus Christi Bay , an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Pop: 279 208 (2003 est)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi1

1325–75; Middle English < Medieval Latin: literally, body of Christ
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of Corpus Christi1

C14: from Latin: body of Christ
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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.

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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.

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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.

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On the biggest stage, the walk-on from Windward got her shining moment, scoring five quick points in the final minutes of USC’s 87-55 victory over Texas A&M Corpus Christi.

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She dribbled directly into the hands of the Texas A&M Corpus Christi defense.

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