Sekirov Dictionary

purgatory

UK /ˈpɜːɡət(ə)ɹi/US /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/

adjective 1
noun 1
forms 3

adjective1

•
Tending to cleanse; expiatory.
- Last of all, the prodigie of Siracusa was expiat by a purgatory sacrifice, by direction from the soothsaiers to what gods, supplications and sacrifice should be made. — 1600

noun1

•
Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.
- the purgatory of lost love

forms

purgatories · more purgatory · most purgatory

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