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grail

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grail  (grl)
n.
1. Grail A cup or plate that, according to medieval legend, was used by Jesus at the Last Supper and that later became the object of many chivalrous quests. Also called Holy Grail.
2. often Grail The object of a prolonged endeavor.
[Middle English greal, from Old French graal, from Medieval Latin gradlis, flat dish.]
Grail
Noun
See Holy Grail
Grail small particles of any kind—Johnson, 1755.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.grail - the object of any prolonged endeavor
objective, aim, object, target - the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); "the sole object of her trip was to see her children"
2.grailgrail - (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper
Holy Grail, Sangraal
legend, fable - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events


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The Holy Grail was said to be a dish used by Christ at the Last Supper.
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The boys all took a flier at the Holy Grail now and then.
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In the morning of life they are rapt by intoxicating visions of some great haberdashery business, beckoned to by the voluptuous enticements of the legal profession, or maybe the Holy Grail they forswear all else to seek is a snug editorial chair.
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