Definition of Calvary
Cal´va`ry
Pronunciation:
kăl´vå`rŷ
n.
1.
The
place
where
Christ
was
crucified
,
on
a
small
hill
outside
of
Jerusalem
.
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
.
Related Words
capital
of
Israel
,
Golgotha
,
hill
,
Jerusalem
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