cornucopia

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

/ ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə- /

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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.

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Origin of cornucopia

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, adjectivecor·nu·co·pi·ate

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

Words nearby cornucopia

cornstone, corn sugar, corn syrup, cornu, cornu ammonis, cornucopia, cornucopia leg, cornute, cornuted, cornuto, Cornwall

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Example sentences from the Web for cornucopia

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|DAILY BEAST
The plane was overflowing with a cornucopia of luxury food and amenities, as if destined for Paris.
Frank Sinatra and the Birth of the Jet Set|William Stadiem|August 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|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.
Trump's Tea Party Triumph|Jim DeFede|April 17, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Springtime is the best time for foraging, with a cornucopia of wild vegetables sprouting up in all parts of the country.
5 Recipes for Foraged Foods|Cookstr.com|April 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Plug up the throat and vent of shot birds with cotton, and thrust each bird head downward into a cornucopia of paper.
Elementary Zoology, Second Edition|Vernon L. Kellogg
Overwhelming importance attaches to it, because the victor has a cornucopia of "patronage bribery" to give to whom he likes.
The Galaxy, June 1877|Various
A tiller and cornucopia are frequently seen in juxtaposition.
Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries|Edward Rowland
In the centre is a small altar, placed before a niche, ornamented with the painting of some goddess holding a cornucopia.
Museum of Antiquity|L. W. Yaggy
Do you feel a roaring in the cornucopia with a tickling sensation in the diaphragm?
You Should Worry Says John Henry|George V. Hobart

British Dictionary definitions for cornucopia

cornucopia

/ (ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə) /

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 forms of cornucopia

cornucopian, adjective

Word Origin for cornucopia

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	cornucopia
释义	cornucopia [ kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh- ] / ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR cornucopia ON THESAURUS.COM 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. VIDEO FOR CORNUCOPIA WATCH NOW: What Exactly Is A Cornucopia? It’s Thanksgiving, you’re sitting around the table, the food is coming out, and you look up, salivating, only to see a giant horn full of fruits and veggies sitting in the middle of the table. Why is this here, and what does it mean? MORE VIDEOS FROM DICTIONARY.COM Origin of cornucopia 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, adjectivecor·nu·co·pi·ate [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-it], /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ɪt/, adjective Words nearby cornucopia cornstone, corn sugar, corn syrup, cornu, cornu ammonis, cornucopia, cornucopia leg, cornute, cornuted, cornuto, Cornwall Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for cornucopia 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\|DAILY BEAST The plane was overflowing with a cornucopia of luxury food and amenities, as if destined for Paris. Frank Sinatra and the Birth of the Jet Set\|William Stadiem\|August 2, 2014\|DAILY BEAST 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\|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. Trump's Tea Party Triumph\|Jim DeFede\|April 17, 2011\|DAILY BEAST Springtime is the best time for foraging, with a cornucopia of wild vegetables sprouting up in all parts of the country. 5 Recipes for Foraged Foods\|Cookstr.com\|April 20, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Plug up the throat and vent of shot birds with cotton, and thrust each bird head downward into a cornucopia of paper. Elementary Zoology, Second Edition\|Vernon L. Kellogg Overwhelming importance attaches to it, because the victor has a cornucopia of "patronage bribery" to give to whom he likes. The Galaxy, June 1877\|Various A tiller and cornucopia are frequently seen in juxtaposition. Ocean's Story; or Triumphs of Thirty Centuries\|Edward Rowland In the centre is a small altar, placed before a niche, ornamented with the painting of some goddess holding a cornucopia. Museum of Antiquity\|L. W. Yaggy Do you feel a roaring in the cornucopia with a tickling sensation in the diaphragm? You Should Worry Says John Henry\|George V. Hobart British Dictionary definitions for cornucopia cornucopia / (ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə) / 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 forms of cornucopia cornucopian, adjective Word Origin for cornucopia C16: from Late Latin, from Latin cornūcōpiae horn of plenty Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to cornucopia What Exactly Is A Cornucopia?It’s Thanksgiving, you’re sitting around the table, the food is coming out, and you look up, salivating, only to see a giant horn full of fruits and veggies sitting in the middle of the table. Why is this here, and what does it mean? READ MORE Words related to cornucopia wealth, plethora, enough, luxury, torrent, quantity, good deal, abundance, prosperity, revenue, richness, treasure, riches, cash, security, property, affluence, worth, inundation, profusion
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cornucopia

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