Holy Grail
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Holy Grail

noun

Definition of HOLY GRAIL

1
: grail
2
often not capitalized : an object or goal that is sought after for its great significance

Examples of HOLY GRAIL

  1. Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medical researchers.

First Known Use of HOLY GRAIL

15th century

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