Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sangreal

Noun

/sæŋˈɡriːəl/

Definition

A legendary object, often referred to as the Holy Grail, associated with the quest for the cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper.

Examples

Many knights embarked on perilous journeys in search of the sangreal.
The story of the sangreal is deeply woven into the tapestry of Arthurian legends.
Artists often depict the sangreal surrounded by enigmatic symbolism.

Meaning

The term ‘sangreal’ derives from the Old French ‘sang rat’, meaning ‘royal blood’, and signifies a vessel of great significance in Christian tradition.