grail

grail

G0216800 (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 endeavorobjective, 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 SupperHoly Grail, Sangraallegend, fable - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

Translations

grialGraal