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Definition of Holy Grail
1. Noun. (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper.
Exact synonyms: Grail, Sangraal
Generic synonyms: Chalice, Goblet
Category relationships: Fable, Legend
Generic synonyms: Chalice, Goblet
Category relationships: Fable, Legend
Definition of Holy Grail
1. Proper noun. An artifact in Christian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion. ¹
2. Noun. A distant, all-but-unobtainable ultimate goal of a person or organization. ¹
3. Noun. A difficult or near-impossible goal that would prove to be a major benefit (example: "nanotechnology is the holy grail of medicine") ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com