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calvaries
Variant of Calvary
noun pl. calvaries
- Bible the place near Jerusalem where the crucifixion of Jesus took place: Luke 23:33, Matt. 27:33
- an outdoor representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
- any experience involving intense pain or anguish
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