Definition of Via Dolorosa

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Vi·a Do·lo·ro·sa    (v dl-rs, v) KEY  

NOUN:

1. A difficult course or experience.
2. Jesus's route from Pilate's judgment hall to Calvary.

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin via dolrsa : Latin via, road + Late Latin dolrsa, feminine of dolrsus, sorrowful

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