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hòstia

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See also: hostia, Hostia, hóstia, hostią, and Hostią

Catalan

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin hostia (victim, sacrifice). Compare Spanish hostia.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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hòstia f (plural hòsties)

  1. (Catholicism) host (religious token)
  2. (vulgar) punch, slap
    Synonym: bufetada

Interjection

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hòstia

  1. (vulgar) jeez (expression of surprise)
    Synonyms: (euphemisms) òndia, ostres, hosti, ospa
  2. (vulgar) fuck!

Further reading

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