Calvary

See also: calvary

English

Etymology

From Middle English Calvarie, from Latin calvāria (“skull”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkælvəɹi/

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Calvary

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

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