cornucopia
Classical Mythology. a horn containing food, drink, etc., in endless supply, said to have been a horn of the goat Amalthaea.
a representation of this horn, used as a symbol of abundance.
an abundant, overflowing supply.
a horn-shaped or conical receptacle or ornament.
Origin of cornucopia
1Other 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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How to use cornucopia in a sentence
Pair those beers with a cornucopia of food, including tacos from Hi-Fi Taco, Detroit pizza squares from Slice Joint, or smashburgers from Red Apron.
The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of July 29-Aug. 4 | Fritz Hahn, Anying Guo, Chris Richards | July 29, 2021 | Washington PostPerhaps the flashiest upgrade in the cornucopia of features brought to us by this new iOS update comes in the form of the Apple FaceTime facelift.
Here’s what’s coming in iOS 15: SharePlay, FaceTime, Focus modes, LiveText, and more | Billy Cadden | July 21, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe solar system, it turns out, contains a cornucopia of small rocky and icy bodies that have challenged the very definition of a planet.
A century of astronomy revealed Earth’s place in the universe | Lisa Grossman | July 21, 2021 | Science NewsThe caterpillars gorge on the flora cornucopia, and the butterfly numbers balloon.
A European butterfly bonanza starts with caterpillars 4,000 miles away | Benji Jones | June 25, 2021 | VoxFor nearly 20 years, the 25 nominees for best actor, actress, and director receive a commercial cornucopia of products and vouchers for exotic trips and services from brands hoping for some celebrity media exposure.
Economic development, then, is not simply about adding a cornucopia of talent or cool, then shaking and stirring it like a drink.
The Rustbelt Roars Back From the Dead | Joel Kotkin, Richey Piiparinen | December 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe plane was overflowing with a cornucopia of luxury food and amenities, as if destined for Paris.
Each presents such a cornucopia of opportunity, it would be hard to know where to begin.
Eric Alterman: What Liberals Want From Iowa's Caucuses | Eric Alterman | December 31, 2011 | 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.
Springtime is the best time for foraging, with a cornucopia of wild vegetables sprouting up in all parts of the country.
It had two pilasters of stone cut in facets, and the coping represented a reclining woman holding a cornucopia.
Catherine de' Medici | Honore de BalzacBracelet, with a winged cornucopia as central ornament, set with plasmas, and with filigree and leaf work.
This can be forced through a pastry tube, or through a cornucopia, made from ordinary white letter paper.
The New Dr. Price Cookbook | AnonymousFaith, I've seen Hamlut played wid a new black eye an' the queen as full as a cornucopia.
Soldier Stories | Rudyard KiplingA bunch of violets or a box of mignonnette suggests to sensitive imaginations the whole cornucopia of Flora.
British Dictionary definitions for cornucopia
/ (ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə) /
Greek myth the horn of Amalthea, the goat that suckled Zeus
a representation of such a horn in painting, sculpture, etc, overflowing with fruit, vegetables, etc; horn of plenty
a great abundance; overflowing supply
a horn-shaped container
Origin of cornucopia
1Derived forms of cornucopia
- cornucopian, adjective
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