About The Word Pieta

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Pieta to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Pieta definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Pieta

Pieta Meaning & Definition
Pieta Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Pieta?

[n] a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus

Synonyms | Synonyms for Pieta:

Related Terms | Find terms related to Pieta:

See Also | representation

Pieta In Webster's Dictionary

\Pi*e*t[`a]"\ (p[-e]*[asl]*t[aum]"), n. [It.] (Fine Arts) A representation of the dead Christ, attended by the Virgin Mary or by holy women and angels. --Mollett.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Galileo ‐ Italian astronomer and mathematician who was the first to use…
  • Adynamia ‐ lack of strength or vigor esp…
  • Joyful ‐ full of or suggesting exultant happiness; "a joyful heart"; "a…
  • Battle dress ‐ a military uniform designed for…
  • Thrombectomy ‐ surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a…
  • Dreg ‐ a small amount…
  • Human chorionic gonadotrophin ‐ hormone produced early in pregnancy by the placenta; detection…
  • Advertise ‐ call attention to; "Please don't advertise the fact that he has…
  • Coeloglossum viride ‐ orchid having hooded long-bracted green to yellow-green flowers…
  • Seed corn ‐ good quality seeds (as kernels of corn) that are reserved for…