grail
[ greyl ]
/ greɪl /
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noun
(usually initial capital letter)Also called Holy Grail. a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, especially the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: identified with the cup used at the Last Supper and given to Joseph of Arimathea.
(sometimes initial capital letter)Informal. any greatly desired and sought-after objective; ultimate ideal or reward.
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Origin of grail
1300–50; Middle English graiel, graile, etc. <Anglo-French grahel, grayel,Old French gräel, grel<Medieval Latin gradālis platter, of uncertain origin
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