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золотое руно — meaning in English

zolotoye runo

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English meaning

  • holy grail noun Something that is searched for with great determination because it would be the perfect solution or the ultimate prize, and that is usually very hard or impossible to find.

Senses

золотое руно is used for these senses in English:

  • Holy Grail (figuratively) Anything that is highly sought-after but attained only through difficult endeavor.

holy grail — full definition

  1. noun Something that is searched for with great determination because it would be the perfect solution or the ultimate prize, and that is usually very hard or impossible to find.
  2. noun In medieval legend, the sacred cup or dish associated with the Last Supper, sought by the knights of King Arthur.

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