# Calvary

> English word · Proper noun · IPA /ˈkæl.v(ə.)ɹi/ · frequency rank #29,204

## Definitions
1. The hill outside Jerusalem which is traditionally held to be the location of the crucifixion of Jesus.

## Etymology
From Middle English Calvarie, from Latin calvāria (“skull”).

## Easily confused with
- **clary** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calvary-vs-clary)
- **canary** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calvary-vs-canary)
- **cleary** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calvary-vs-cleary)
- **cavalry** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calvary-vs-cavalry)
- **Calvert** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calvary-vs-calvert)
- **Calgary** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/calgary-vs-calvary)

## Common misspellings (10)
`aclvary`, `calavry`, `callvary`, `calvarry`, `calvaryy`, `calvayr`, `calvray`, `calvvary`, `ccalvary`, `clavary`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/calvary