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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Holy Grail

Holt
Holt-Oram syndrome
Holter
Holter monitoring
Holthouse
Holthouse's hernia
Holton
Holy Alliance
Holy Book
Holy Bread
Holy City
Holy Communion
Holy Eucharist
Holy Father
Holy Ghost
Holy Grail (current term)
Holy Innocents' Day
Holy Joe
Holy Land
Holy Mother
Holy Mother of God
Holy Roller
Holy Rollers
Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II
Holy Roman Empire
Holy Sacrament
Holy Scripture
Holy See

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