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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.
[Middle English greal, from Old French graal, from Medieval Latin gradālis, flat dish, of unknown origin.]Grail (ɡreɪl) n (European Myth & Legend) See Holy Grailgrail (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 |
TranslationsGRAIL
GRAILGraphical Input Language.
A flow chart language entered on a graphics tablet. Thegraphical follow-on to JOSS.
["The GRAIL Language and Operations", T.O. Ellis et al,RM-6001-ARPA, RAND, Sept 1969].grailits pursuit is central theme of some Arthurian romances. [Br. Lit.: Le Morte d’Arthur]See: QuestMedicalSeeholy grailGRAIL
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Synonyms for grailnoun the object of any prolonged endeavorRelated Wordsnoun (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last SupperSynonymsRelated Words |