pietà

noun

Etymology

From Italian pietà. Doublet of piety, and pity.

  1. borrowed from pietà

Definitions

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

    • Ceremonial masks, Hindu deities, and pietàs shine down on you.

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