cornucopia

[ kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh- ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. a horn containing food, drink, etc., in endless supply, said to have been a horn of the goat Amalthaea.
2. a representation of this horn, used as a symbol of abundance.
3. an abundant, overflowing supply.
4. a horn-shaped or conical receptacle or ornament.

cornucopia

/ ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə /

noun

1. Greek myth the horn of Amalthea, the goat that suckled Zeus
2. a representation of such a horn in painting, sculpture, etc, overflowing with fruit, vegetables, etc; horn of plenty
3. a great abundance; overflowing supply
4. a horn-shaped container

Derived Forms

• ˌcornuˈcopian, adjective

Other Words From

• cornu·copi·an adjective
• cor·nu·co·pi·ate [kawr-n, uh, -, koh, -pee-it], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornucopia¹

First recorded in 1585–95; from Late Latin cornū cōpiae “horn of plenty,” from Latin cornū “horn” + cōpiae (genitive singular of cōpia “abundance”); horn, cornu, copious

Word History and Origins

Origin of cornucopia¹

C16: from Late Latin, from Latin cornūcōpiae horn of plenty

Example Sentences

Economic development, then, is not simply about adding a cornucopia of talent or cool, then shaking and stirring it like a drink.

From The Daily Beast

The plane was overflowing with a cornucopia of luxury food and amenities, as if destined for Paris.

From The Daily Beast

Each presents such a cornucopia of opportunity, it would be hard to know where to begin.

From The Daily Beast

"We just figure if he wins there will be a cornucopia of material for us," said a fellow who identified himself as G Man.

From The Daily Beast

Springtime is the best time for foraging, with a cornucopia of wild vegetables sprouting up in all parts of the country.

From The Daily Beast

It had two pilasters of stone cut in facets, and the coping represented a reclining woman holding a cornucopia.

From Project Gutenberg

Bracelet, with a winged cornucopia as central ornament, set with plasmas, and with filigree and leaf work.

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This can be forced through a pastry tube, or through a cornucopia, made from ordinary white letter paper.

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Faith, I've seen Hamlut played wid a new black eye an' the queen as full as a cornucopia.

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A bunch of violets or a box of mignonnette suggests to sensitive imaginations the whole cornucopia of Flora.

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Related Words

• abundance
• affluence
• cash
• property
• prosperity
• revenue
• riches
• richness
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• treasure
• worth