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Ordeal
Noun
Definitions
1.
Noun
A trial in which the accused was subjected to a dangerous test (such as ducking in water), divine authority deciding the guilt of the accused.
"trial by ordeal"
2.
Noun
A painful or trying experience.
3.
Noun
The poisonous ordeal bean or Calabar bean.
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