Calvary Definition
kălvə-rē, kălvrē
calvaries
noun
calvaries
An outdoor representation of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Webster's New World
A great ordeal.
American Heritage
Any experience involving intense pain or anguish.
Webster's New World
The place near Jerusalem where the crucifixion of Jesus took place: Luke 23:33, Matt. 27:33
Webster's New World
pronoun
The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Calvary
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calvariesOrigin of Calvary
French calvaire from Calvaire , Calvary (hill) Sense 2, from Calvary
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Latin calvāria (“skull”)
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