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- Hospice
[hos-pis] /ˈhɒs pɪs/ noun 1. a house of shelter or rest for pilgrims, strangers, etc., especially one kept by a religious order. 2. Medicine/Medical. /ˈhɒspɪs/ noun (pl) hospices 1. a nursing home that specializes in caring for the terminally ill 2. (archaic) Also called hospitium (hɒˈspɪtɪəm), (pl) hospitia (hɒˈspɪtɪə). a place of shelter for travellers, […]
- Hospitable
[hos-pi-tuh-buh l, ho-spit-uh-buh l] /ˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/ adjective 1. receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family. 2. characterized by or betokening warmth and generosity toward guests or strangers: a hospitable smile. 3. favorably receptive or open (usually followed by to): to be hospitable to new ideas; […]
- Hospitably
[hos-pi-tuh-buh l, ho-spit-uh-buh l] /ˈhɒs pɪ tə bəl, hɒˈspɪt ə bəl/ adjective 1. receiving or treating guests or strangers warmly and generously: a hospitable family. 2. characterized by or betokening warmth and generosity toward guests or strangers: a hospitable smile. 3. favorably receptive or open (usually followed by to): to be hospitable to new ideas; […]
- Hospital
[hos-pi-tl] /ˈhɒs pɪ tl/ noun 1. an institution in which sick or injured persons are given medical or surgical treatment. 2. a similar establishment for the care of animals. 3. a repair shop for specific portable objects: violin hospital; doll hospital. 4. British. an institution supported by charity or taxes for the care of the […]
- Hospital-bed
noun 1. a bed having side rails that can be raised or lowered and a mattress base in three jointed sections so that the head, foot, or middle may be raised by a crank or motor, allowing a patient to lie in various positions, as a therapeutic aid or for comfort.