grail

noun
grail \ ˈgrāl \
14th century{ds||1||}
  • the cup or platter used according to medieval legend by Christ at the Last Supper and thereafter the object of knightly quests
  • the object of an extended or difficult quest

Holy Grail

noun
Holy Grail \
15th century{ds||1||}
  • grail
  • an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance

the Holy Grail

noun
the Holy Grail \
  • the cup that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ and that was sought by knights during the Middle Ages
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