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Calvary

cal·vary

UK/ˈkæl.v(ə.)ɹi/ US/ˈkælvɜri/ uncommon

noun

1.

a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

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2.

any experience that causes intense suffering

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Origin

From Late Latin calvāria (“skull”). Doublet of calavera and calvaria.

Phrases

  • Stations of the Cross

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