Calvary

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.

2.NounA series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.

3.NounA type of monumental public Christian cross, sometimes encased in an open shrine.

"Calvaries are typical of Galicia (Spain) and Portugal."

4.NounA strenuous experience.

5.NounMisspelling of cavalry.

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