Definitions for calvaryˈkæl və ri
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
Cal•va•ry*ˈkæl və ri(n.)(pl.)-ries.
the place where Jesus was crucified, near Jerusalem. Luke 23:33, Matt. 27:33.
Category: Bible
(often l.c.) a representation of the Crucifixion.
Category: Fine Arts
(l.c.) an experience of extreme suffering.
* Pron: See irrelevant.
Origin of Calvary:
< LL Calvāria; L: skull, trans. of Gk kraníon, itself a trans. of the Aramaic name; see Golgotha
Princeton's WordNet
Calvary, Golgotha(noun)
a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
calvary, martyrdom(noun)
any experience that causes intense suffering
Wiktionary
Calvary(ProperNoun)
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 Christu2019s Passion in a church
calvary(Noun)
A strenuous experience
Origin: From calvaria
Webster Dictionary
Calvary(noun)
the place where Christ was crucified, on a small hill outside of Jerusalem
Calvary(noun)
a representation of the crucifixion, consisting of three crosses with the figures of Christ and the thieves, often as large as life, and sometimes surrounded by figures of other personages who were present at the crucifixion
Calvary(noun)
a cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called cross calvary
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Calvary
the place of the crucifixion, identified with a hill on the N. of Jerusalem, looked down upon from the city, with a cliff on which criminals were cast down prior to being stoned; also name given to effigies of the crucifixion in Catholic countries, erected for devotion.
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