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Hostie (noun) means the blessed bread or wafer used in the Eucharist, also known as the host.

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The blessed bread or wafer used in the Eucharist, also known as the host.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French hostie, from Latin hostia.

Rhymes for hostie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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"hostie" (noun) means the blessed bread or wafer used in the Eucharist, also known as the host.

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