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- [greyl]
- /greɪl/
- /greɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [greyl]
- /greɪl/
Definitions of grail word
- noun grail (usually initial capital letter). Also called Holy Grail. a cup or chalice that in medieval legend was associated with unusual powers, especially the regeneration of life and, later, Christian purity, and was much sought after by medieval knights: identified with the cup used at the Last Supper and given to Joseph of Arimathea. 1
- noun grail (sometimes initial capital letter) Informal. any greatly desired and sought-after objective; ultimate ideal or reward. 1
- noun grail (in medieval legend) the cup or platter used by Jesus at the Last Supper, and in which Joseph of Arimathea received Christ's blood at the Cross. Quests for it undertaken by medieval knights are described in versions of the Arthurian legends written from the early 13th century onward. 1
- noun grail holy chalice 1
- noun grail sth sought and prized 1
- noun Definition of grail in Technology Graphical Input Language. A flow chart language entered on a graphics tablet. The graphical follow-on to JOSS. 1
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Origin of grail
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English graiel, graile, etc. < Anglo-French grahel, grayel, Old French gräel, grel < Medieval Latin gradālis platter, of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Grail
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
grail popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
grail usage trend in Literature
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