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noun
A hymn, sung in Latin, telling of the sorrow of the Virgin Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus Christ; the music for this hymn.
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Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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noun
An artwork depicting the Virgin Mary under the cross during the crucifixion of Christ alongside John the apostle.
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Topics: art, arts
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History
Borrowed from Latin stabat mater (“the mother was standing”) (the first words of the hymn).
