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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024grail (grāl),USA pronunciation n. - Religion(usually cap.) Also called Holy Grail. a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, esp. the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: identified with the cup used at the Last Supper and given to Joseph of Arimathea.
- Informal Terms, Religion(sometimes cap.) any greatly desired and sought-after objective;
ultimate ideal or reward.
- Medieval Latin gradālis platter, of uncertain origin, originally
- Anglo-French grahel, grayel, Old French gräel, grel
- Middle English graiel, graile, etc. 1300–50
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Grail /ɡreɪl/ n - See Holy Grail
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