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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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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