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1. (n.) grail
(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. grail
(sometimes cap.) any greatly desired and sought-after objective.
Etymology: (1300–50; < AF grahel, OF gräel, grel < ML gradālis platter, of uncert. orig.)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) grail
the object of any prolonged endeavor
2. (noun) grail, Holy Grail, Sangraal
(legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper
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1. (noun) grail
a book of offices in the Roman Catholic Church; a gradual
2. (noun) grail
a broad, open dish; a chalice; -- only used of the Holy Grail
3. (noun) grail
small particles of earth; gravel
4. (noun) grail
one of the small feathers of a hawk
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