HyperDic: calvary

English > 2 senses of the word Calvary / calvary:
NOUNlocationCalvary, Golgothaa hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified
eventcalvary, martyrdomany experience that causes intense suffering
Calvary / calvary > pronunciation
Soundskae'lveriy
Rhymesaccessory ... worry: 201 rhymes with eriy...
English > Calvary: 2 senses > noun 1, location
MeaningA hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified.
SynonymGolgotha
Instance ofhillA local and well-defined elevation of the land
Part ofJerusalem, capital of IsraelCapital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
Spanishcalvario, Gólgota
Catalancalvari, Gólgota, Gòlgota
English > calvary: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningAny experience that causes intense suffering.
Synonymmartyrdom
BroaderafflictionA cause of great suffering and distress
Spanishcalvario, martirio

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