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calvary
UK /ˈkæl.v(ə.)ɹi/ US /ˈkæl.v(ə.)ɹi/
noun 5name 1
Definitions
name
1
The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.
noun
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
A type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.
Calvaries are typical of Galicia (Spain) and Portugal.
4
A strenuous experience.
noun
1
Misspelling of cavalry.
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