CORNUCOPIA


Meaning of CORNUCOPIA in English

[ ˌkɔ:njʊ'kəʊpɪə ]

■ noun

1》 a symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn.

2》 an abundant supply of good things: the festival offers a ~ of pleasures.

Derivatives

~n adjective

Origin

C16: from late L., from L. cornu copiae 'horn of plenty' (a mythical horn able to provide whatever is desired).

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