Excalibur Meaning in English

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US

/ˌɛkˈskæɫəbɝ/

ek-SKAL-uh-ber

UK

/ɪkˈskælɪbə/

ik-SKAL-ih-buh

Definition

Excalibur is the legendary sword of King Arthur in British mythology, said to have magical powers and symbolize rightful leadership.

Usage & Nuances

Almost always refers to the sword from Arthurian legend, never a general sword. Used in stories, movies, and sometimes as a cultural reference to legendary status or uniqueness.

• Spanish: Excálibur
• Portuguese (BR): Excalibur
• Portuguese (PT): Excalibur
• Chinese (Simplified): 石中剑 - 圣剑（传说中）
• Chinese (Traditional): 石中劍 - 聖劍（傳說中）
• Hindi: एक्सकैलिबर
• Arabic: إكسكاليبر
• Bengali: এক্সক্যালিবার
• Russian: Экскалибур
• Japanese: エクスカリバー
• Vietnamese: Excalibur
• Korean: 엑스칼리버
• Turkish: Excalibur
• Urdu: ایکسلیبر
• Indonesian: Excalibur

Example Sentences

King Arthur pulled Excalibur from the stone.

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Excalibur is famous for its magic power.

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Many legends talk about Excalibur.

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Finding Excalibur would be like finding a real-life treasure.

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In movies, Excalibur always looks so impressive and powerful.

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People sometimes call their favorite thing their "Excalibur" if it’s special to them.

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