ˈeks.kæl.ɪ.bər

Definitions

1. noun

a legendary sword said to have been wielded by King Arthur, especially in Arthurian legend.

“The hero retrieved Excalibur from the lake and vowed to protect the kingdom.”

2. proper noun

a sword said to be the legendary sword of King Arthur, now often used figuratively to refer to a symbol of great power or a powerful object.

“The discovery of Excalibur in a historical site made headlines worldwide.”