cornucopia

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

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noun

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

1585–95; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin cornū horn (see cornu) + cōpiae of plenty (genitive stem of cōpia); see copious

Related formscor·nu·co·pi·an, adjectivecor·nu·co·pi·ate

[kawr-nuh-koh-pee-it] /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ɪt/, adjective

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Contemporary Examples

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

The cornucopia of spiritual blessings was now opened on Mansoul.
Bunyan
James Anthony Froude
But look what the ornamentation is;—fruit and leaves, abundant, in the mouth of a cornucopia.
Ariadne Florentina
John Ruskin
I shall come from London Town with a cornucopia of presents.
Moor Fires
E. H. (Emily Hilda) Young
In one hand the figure held a cornucopia, in the other a pair of pincers.
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Israel Zangwill
Every gift of genius that Nature can shower from her cornucopia.'
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Israel Zangwill

British Dictionary definitions for cornucopia

cornucopia

noun

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

Derived Formscornucopian, adjective

Word Origin

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

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Word Origin and History for cornucopia

n.

c.1500, from Late Latin cornucopia, from Latin cornu copiae "horn of plenty," originally the horn of the goat Amalthea, who nurtured the infant Zeus. See horn (n.) and copious.

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Examples from the Web for cornucopia

Contemporary Examples

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

The 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.

"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.

Historical Examples

The cornucopia of spiritual blessings was now opened on Mansoul.

But look what the ornamentation is;—fruit and leaves, abundant, in the mouth of a cornucopia.

I shall come from London Town with a cornucopia of presents.

In one hand the figure held a cornucopia, in the other a pair of pincers.

Every gift of genius that Nature can shower from her cornucopia.'

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Word Origin and History for cornucopia

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