PIETA

pieta

(noun) a representation of the Virgin Mary mourning over the dead body of Jesus

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

pieta (plural pietas)

Alternative form of pietĂ 

Anagrams

• Tapei

Source: Wiktionary


Pi*e*tĂ ", n. Etym: [It.] (Fine Arts)

Definition: A representation of the dead Christ, attended by the Virgin Mary or by holy women and angels. Mollett.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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