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calvary

nounmasculine/kaɫ.vɐ.ˈɾi.u/medium

cal·va·rí·o

Definition

1. (Religion) The hill outside ancient Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. 2. (By extension) An experience of intense suffering or mental anguish.
Caring for her sick parent was her personal calvary.
The pilgrims prayed at the site of Calvary.
Common collocations
climb Calvarypersonal calvarycalvary of suffering

Etymology

Do latim 'calvaria' (crânio, caveira), por alusão ao monte Gólgota (do aramaico 'gulgulta', caveira), local da crucificação de Jesus Cristo.

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