The term 'Dolorosa' is associated with the Virgin Mary, and is derived from the Latin word for 'SORROWFUL'. The term is often used in Christian art and literature to refer to the SORROWFUL mother of Jesus. In the Catholic tradition, the term is used to refer to the Seven Sorrows of Mary, which are seven events in the life of Mary that are seen as particularly SORROWFUL. The crossword solutions for the term 'Dolorosa' are 'VIA' (3 letters) and 'Mater' (5 letters). 'VIA' is Latin for 'WAY' and is often used to refer to the WAY of the Cross, or the path Jesus took to his crucifixion. 'Mater' is Latin for 'mother', and is often used to refer to the Virgin Mary.