Percival

Per·ci·val

[pur-suh-vuhl]
noun
1.
Also, Perceval, Per·ci·vale. Arthurian Romance. a knight of King Arthur's court who sought the Holy Grail: comparable to Parzival or Parsifal in Teutonic legend.
2.
a male given name: from Old French words meaning “pierce” and “valley.”
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Percival or Perceval (ˈpɜːsɪvəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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German equivalent: Parzival (in Arthurian legend) a knight in King Arthur's court
 
Perceval or Perceval
 
n

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Percival is always a great word to know.
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