grail
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for grail, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In legend, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, sought after by knights in medieval stories.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use grail
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old French graal ("cup"), from Medieval Latin gradalis, possibly a corruption of Latin crater ("bowl").
Full origin of grail →Frequently asked questions
What does “grail” mean?
The word “grail” means in legend, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, sought after by knights in medieval stories. In plain terms, either the legendary cup from Arthurian legend, or a figure of speech for any highly sought-after goal.
How do you pronounce “grail”?
“Grail” is pronounced grayl (/ɡɹeɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “grail” in a sentence?
Here is “grail” used in a sentence: “King Arthur's knights searched far and wide for the Holy Grail.”
What part of speech is “grail”?
“Grail” is a noun.
Where does the word “grail” come from?
The word “grail” comes from Medieval Latin. From Old French graal ("cup"), from Medieval Latin gradalis, possibly a corruption of Latin crater ("bowl").
Is “grail” a common word?
“Grail” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grail” have?
“Grail” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in legend, the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper, sought after by knights in medieval stories.