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Holy Grail
noun
: something that you want very much but that is very hard to get or achieve
the Holy Grail : the cup that is said to have been used by Jesus Christ and that was sought by knights during the Middle Ages
Full Definition of HOLY GRAIL
1
: grail
2
often not capitalized : an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance
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First Known Use of HOLY GRAIL
15th century
Rhymes with HOLY GRAIL
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