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grail
nounmasculineliteraryuncommon/ɡɾɐˈal/gra·al
Definition
1An object of intense and difficult quest, often with mythical or spiritual connotations; specifically refers to the Holy Grail, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper.
Usage examples
“Finding a sustainable energy source is the holy grail of environmental science.”
“The knights embarked on a quest for the Holy Grail.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
Holy Grailquest for the grailgrail of physics
Idiomatic expressions
- holy grail (something extremely desirable and sought after but difficult to attain)