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grail

/ɡɹeɪɫ/
Meanings
  • noun

    A mythical vessel or object, often associated with the Holy Grail of the Arthurian legend, believed to grant eternal life or salvation.

    - "The knights embarked on a quest to find the grail, which was said to bring eternal life."
    - "Many legends and stories surround the mysterious grail and its powers."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɹeɪɫ/



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  2. /ɡɹeɪɫ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with grail
ail , mail , ale , tail
Variants
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grail , grails , Holy Grail , Holy Grails , holy grails , the Holy Grail
Etymology
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The term 'grail' originates from the Old French word 'gradal', which means 'shelf' or 'dish'. In Arthurian legend, the grail was believed to be a sacred vessel used during the Last Supper and later associated with the quest for the Holy Grail.

Trivia
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  1. The quest for the Holy Grail is believed to have originated in the 12th century in France.

  2. The grail is often depicted as being guarded by a hermit or a woman, who tests the worthiness of the seeker before allowing them to approach the grail.

  3. The grail is sometimes referred to as the 'Sangreal', or the 'Blood Royal', reflecting its association with the blood of Christ and the idea of royalty and divine lineage.

Related Concepts
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  1. Holy Grail: The term 'Holy Grail' refers to the grail as a symbol of spiritual perfection and salvation. It is often depicted as a vessel that holds the blood of Christ, and the quest for the Holy Grail is seen as a symbolic quest for spiritual enlightenment.

  2. Excalibur: Excalibur is the legendary sword of King Arthur, which was drawn from a stone by Arthur and later returned to the Lady of the Lake. The sword is often associated with the grail in Arthurian legend, and the quest for both the grail and the sword is seen as a single quest for the attainment of the ideal king.

Culture
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The grail is a popular symbol in Western literature, art, and mythology. It has been depicted as a cup, a stone, a dish, or even a person. The quest for the grail has been a recurring theme in literature, from Chrétien de Troyes's 'Perceval' to Sir Thomas Malory's 'Le Morte d'Arthur'. The grail is also associated with the Christian concept of the Eucharist and the idea of the sacred vessel that holds the divine.

How to Memorize "grail"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize the grail, imagine a beautiful, sacred vessel, often made of gold or silver, that holds a mysterious substance or object. Visualize the grail being carried on a quest by brave knights, seeking to find the eternal life or salvation it promises.
    - Visualize the grail as a symbol of spiritual perfection and enlightenment, a vessel that holds the divine.

  2. associate

    - Associate the grail with the idea of spiritual perfection and enlightenment. Think of the grail as a symbol of the ultimate goal or reward in life.
    - Associate the grail with the Arthurian legend and the quest for the Holy Grail.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the meaning of 'grail', use the mnemonic 'Grail: A Legendary Vessel In Quest'.
    - To remember the cultural significance of the grail, think of the grail as a symbol of spiritual perfection and enlightenment, a vessel that holds the divine.

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