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hospice

Syllabification: (hos·pice)
Pronunciation: /ˈhäspis/
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Definition of hospice

noun

  • a home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill.
  • archaic a lodging for travelers, especially one run by a religious order.

Origin:

early 19th century: from French, from Latin hospitium, from hospes, hospit- (see host1)

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