Excalibur

American  

[ek-skal-uh-ber] / ɛkˈskæl ə bər /

noun

1. Arthurian Legend. the magic sword of King Arthur.

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Excalibur British  

/ ɛkˈskælɪbə /

noun

1. (in Arthurian legend) the magic sword of King Arthur

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Excalibur Cultural  

1. The sword of King Arthur (see also Arthur). In one version of the legends of Arthur, he proved his right to rule by pulling Excalibur out of a stone. In another version, he received Excalibur from a maiden, the Lady of the Lake, to whom he returned it at the end of his life.

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Etymology

Origin of Excalibur

C14: from Old French Escalibor, from Medieval Latin Caliburnus, from Welsh Caledvwlch, perhaps related to Irish Caladbolg a legendary sword (literally: hard belly, hence, voracious)

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Example Sentences

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Excalibur

The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. near the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive, according to the San Jose Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

It was launched in UK waters last week from a 12-metre long undersea drone called Excalibur, made in Plymouth.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

It is his Excalibur, his Andúril, the vaunted weapon only he can string and use to hit a bullseye through a row of twelve crossed axes.

From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2026

During the first quarter, executives said, they had tried to bundle more hotel and entertainment offerings, allowing customers to stay at properties like the Luxor or Excalibur with access to dining across several other properties.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026

He was fevered always now, but he forced his frail shell on, because this had to be the finest since Excalibur.

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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