grail

Definition

The Holy Grail.

Etymology

From Middle English graal, greal, from Old French graal, greal (“cup”), from Medieval Latin gradalis, possibly corrupted over time from Latin crater (“bowl”).

Example Sentences

• "The quest for the Grail is not archeology. It's a race against evil. If it is captured by the Nazis, the armies of darkness will march all over the face of the earth. Do you understand me?"
• "Becoming an astronaut was his grail."
• "How many of them had found the item they dreamt of, their personal grails?"