| 单词 | grail |
| 释义 | grail /grayl/, n. 1. (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. 2. (sometimes cap.) Informal. any greatly desired and sought-after objective; ultimate ideal or reward. [1300-50; ME graiel, graile, etc. < AF grahel, grayel, OF gräel, grel < ML gradalis platter, of uncert. orig.] |
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