noun
- A difficult course or experience.
- Jesus's route from Pilate's judgment hall to Calvary.
Origin of Via Dolorosa
New Latin via dolōrōsa Latin via road Late Latin dolōrōsa feminine of dolōrōsus sorrowfulVia Dolorosa
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Noun
(uncountable)
- The route believed to have been taken through Jerusalem by Christ on his way to Calvary.
- (figuratively) The Way of the Cross.
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