cornucopia

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

  1. an abundant, overflowing supply.

  2. a horn-shaped or conical receptacle or ornament.

Origin of cornucopia

1
First recorded in 1585–95; from Late Latin cornū cōpiae “horn of plenty,” from Latin cornū “horn” + cōpiae (genitive singular of cōpia “abundance”); see origin at horn, cornu, copious

Other words from cornucopia

  • cor·nu·co·pi·an, adjective
  • cor·nu·co·pi·ate [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-it], /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ɪt/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cornucopia

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

  1. a great abundance; overflowing supply

  2. a horn-shaped container

Origin of cornucopia

1
C16: from Late Latin, from Latin cornūcōpiae horn of plenty

Derived forms of cornucopia

  • cornucopian, adjective

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