n.
(
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.
Etymology
from OFr. graal, from med. L. gradalis ‘dish’.
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