Definition of calvary
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1 : an open-air representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
2 : an experience of usually intense mental suffering
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Origin and Etymology of calvary
Calvary, the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
First Known Use: 1738
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Calvary
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Definition of Calvary for English Language Learners
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: place near ancient Jerusalem
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