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corpus christi I. \ˌkȯrpəˈskristē\ noun (plural corpus christis) Usage: usually capitalized both Cs Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin, literally, body of Christ : a Roman Catholic festival in honor of the Eucharist observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday II. adjective Usage: usually capitalized both Cs Etymology: from Corpus Christi, city of Texas : of or from the city of Corpus Christi, Texas < Corpus Christi refineries > : of the kind or style prevalent in Corpus Christi |