Associations to the word «Calvary»

Wiktionary

CALVARY, proper noun. The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.
CALVARY, noun. A life-size representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ on a piece of raised ground.
CALVARY, noun. A series of representations of Christ’s Passion in a church.
CALVARY, noun. A strenuous experience.
CALVARY, noun. Misspelling of cavalry.

Dictionary definition

CALVARY, noun. A hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
CALVARY, noun. Any experience that causes intense suffering.

Wise words

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Friedrich Nietzsche