hostia

Definitions of hostia
  1. noun
    a conspicuous success
    synonyms: golpe, trompada
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    type of:
    éxito
    an attainment that is successful
  2. noun
    a vigorous blow
    synonyms: aldabonazo, cacharrazo, lechazo, leche, mamporro, piña, testarada, tope, zambombazo
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    type of:
    golpe, porrazo
    an impact (as from a collision)
  3. noun
    a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion
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    type of:
    pan
    food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
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