English Explanatory Dictionary

pietà

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sculpture or painting of the Virgin Mary holding and mourning the dead body of Jesus.

Word forms

pietà pietàs pieta

Etymology

From Italian pietà. Doublet of piety, and pity.

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