| Pronunciation: | | `pie'tâ
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[n] a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus |
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PIETA is a 5 letter word that starts with P. |
| | See Also: | | representation |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \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.
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