GRAIL


Meaning of GRAIL in English

■ noun ( the Grail or the Holy Grail ) (in medieval legend) the cup or platter used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which Joseph of Arimathea received Christ's blood, especially as the object of quests by knights.

↘something that is eagerly sought after.

Origin

from OFr. graal , from med. L. gradalis 'dish'.

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