calvary

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see also: Calvary

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Noun

calvary (plural calvaries)

1. A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
2. A series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.
3. (by extension, figuratively) A strenuous experience.

Noun

calvary (plural calvaries)

1. Misspelling of cavalry

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Calvary

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈkælvəɹi/

Proper noun

1. The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.

   Synonyms: Golgotha

Translations

• French: Calvaire
• Spanish: Calvario

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