Grail
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Grail ( noun )
- A dish, plate, or vessel, especially one used for religious purposes.
- A sacred or holy object, especially one that is believed to have magical or healing powers.
- An object or goal that is sought after with great devotion or for which one has an intense desire.
Origin:
Middle english grail, from old french graal, from latin gradalis, from gradus step, degree.
Examples:
- King Arthur and his knights searched for the grail, the symbol of spiritual perfection.
- The grail is said to have the power to grant eternal youth.
- For many, the grail of a successful career is worth pursuing at all costs.
- The grail of the art collector is a masterpiece.
- The grail of a scientist is a breakthrough discovery.
(As a verb)
Grail ( verb )
- A dish, plate, or vessel, especially one used for religious purposes.
- A sacred or holy object, especially one that is believed to have magical or healing powers.
- An object or goal that is sought after with great devotion or for which one has an intense desire.
Origin:
Middle english grail, from old french graal, from latin gradalis, from gradus step, degree.
Examples:
- King Arthur and his knights searched for the grail, the symbol of spiritual perfection.
- The grail is said to have the power to grant eternal youth.
- For many, the grail of a successful career is worth pursuing at all costs.
- The grail of the art collector is a masterpiece.
- The grail of a scientist is a breakthrough discovery.