grail

• Ein Gegenstand oder Ziel, das lange und hartnäckig gesucht wird und oft als äußerst begehrenswert und schwer erreichbar gilt. Bezieht sich auch auf den legendären Kelch, den Christus beim Letzten Abendmahl verwendete.

A noun referring to the object of a prolonged or ambitious quest or endeavor, often considered highly desirable and difficult to obtain. It also refers to the legendary chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper.

1. Object of a long questB2formal

   The ultimate goal or object of a prolonged and difficult search or endeavor.

   Heiliger Gral

   • Finding a cure for the disease is the holy grail of medical research.
   • The perfect job is his personal grail.
   • For many scientists, a unified theory is the grail of physics.

   Synonymeaimambitionaspirationgoalholy grailobjectiveprizetarget

2. Legendary chaliceB2formal

   In medieval legend, the cup or chalice used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper, sought after by knights.

   Legendärer Kelch

   • King Arthur's knights embarked on a quest for the Holy Grail.
   • The grail is said to possess miraculous powers.
   • Many stories have been written about the search for the grail.

   Synonymeholy grail