1. Plural of calvary; representations of the Crucifixion of Jesus, often as a sculptured or painted scene.
Usage: religious; often capitalized when referring to the hill in Jerusalem
2. Plural of calvary; outdoor shrines or wayside crosses, typically found in Catholic regions, depicting scenes from the Passion of Christ.
Usage: religious; chiefly European
3. Plural of calvary; a place or experience of great suffering or agony.
Usage: figurative; literary

Examples

• The church displayed several calvaries depicting scenes from the Passion.
• Pilgrims visited the calvaries along the mountain path.
• The artist carved intricate calvaries from wood and stone.
• The family endured many calvaries during the war.
• Medieval calvaries can still be found in villages throughout France.