grail

grail

 (grāl)

n.

1. Grail A cup or plate that, according to medieval legend, was used by Jesus at the Last Supper and later became the object of many chivalric quests.

2. often Grail The object of a prolonged endeavor. In both senses also called Holy Grail.

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[Middle English greal, from Old French graal, from Medieval Latin gradālis, flat dish, of unknown origin.]

Grail

(ɡreɪl)

n

(European Myth & Legend) See Holy Grail

grail

(greɪl)

n.

1. (usu. cap.) a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers and was much sought after by knights: identified with the cup used at the Last Supper and given to Joseph of Arimathea.

2. (sometimes cap.) any greatly desired and sought-after objective.

Also called Holy Grail.

[1300–50; < Anglo-French grahel, Old French gräel, grel < Medieval Latin gradālis platter, of uncertain orig.]

Grail

 small particles of any kind—Johnson, 1755.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	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.	grail - (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper Holy Grail, Sangraal legend, fable - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

Translations

grial

Graal

Grail

[greɪl] N the (Holy) Grail → el (Santo) Grial

Grail

[ˈgreɪl] n
the Grail → le Graal

grail

n → Gral m