Calvary word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "calvary" word

[noun] any experience that causes intense suffering
[noun] a hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified

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\Cal"va*ry\ (k[a^]l"v[.a]*r[y^]), n. [L. calvaria a bare skull, fr. calva the scalp without hair. fr. calvus bald; cf. F. calvaire.] 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 krani`on of the Evangelists, which is an interpretation of the Hebrew 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}.

Synonyms for calvary

Golgotha, martyrdom

See also: affliction | capital of Israel | hill | Jerusalem |

The fun area, different aproach to word »calvary«

Let's analyse "calvary" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Three syllables and Two vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: YRAVLAC. Average typing speed for these characters is 1885 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. .- .-.. ...- .- .-. -.--

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: calvary: 1 + 1 = 2, reduced: 2 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: calvary: 3 + 1 + 3 + 4 + 1 + 9 + 7 = 28, reduced: 1, and the final result is One.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (2)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
V (1)	22	Fool	Fun, Joyous, Persistant, Risk taker, Childish
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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