SINCE 1828
calvary
noun
cal·va·ry
| \ ˈkal-v(ə-)rē
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plural calvaries
Definition of calvary
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an open-air representation of the crucifixion of Jesus
2
: an experience of usually intense mental suffering
Calvary
geographical name
Cal·va·ry
| \ ˈkal-v(ə-)rē
\
\
variants:
or Hebrew Golgotha \ ˈgäl-gə-thə
, gäl-ˈgä-thə \
, gäl-ˈgä-thə \
Definition of Calvary (Entry 2 of 2)
place outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
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