- 1. n. The place where Christ was crucified, on a small hill outside of Jerusalem. Source: opted
- 2. n. 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. Source: opted
- 3. n. A cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called cross calvary. Source: opted
- 4. n. any experience that causes intense suffering Source: wordnet
- 5. 1. The place where Christ was crucified, on a small hill outside of Jerusalem. Luke xxiii. 33. Note: The Latin calvaria is a translation of the Greek Golgotha. Dr. W. Smith. 2. 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. 3. (Her.) A cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called cross calvary. Source: webster
- 6. A cross, set upon three steps; -- more properly called crosscalvary. Source: adambom
- 7. n. a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified n. any experience that causes intense suffering Source: ecdict
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