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

Words nearby grail

graham, martha, grahame, grahamite, graiae, graian alps, grail, grail, holy, grain, grain alcohol, grain coast, grain elevator
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British Dictionary definitions for grail

Grail
/ (ɡreɪl) /

noun

See Holy Grail
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