Definition of 'cornucopia'
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cornucopia in British English
noun
2.
a representation of such a horn in painting, sculpture, etc, overflowing with fruit, vegetables, etc; horn of plenty
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Derived forms
cornucopian (ˌcornuˈcopian) adjective
Word origin
C16: from Late Latin, from Latin cornū cōpiae horn of plenty
Word Frequency
cornucopia in American English
noun
1. Greek Mythology
2.
a representation in painting, sculpture, etc. of a horn overflowing with fruits,
flowers, and grain; horn of plenty
3.
an overflowing fullness; abundance
4.
any cone-shaped container
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cornucopia in American English
(ˌkɔrnəˈkoupiə, -njə-)
noun
1. Classical Mythology
2.
a representation of this horn, used as a symbol of abundance
3.
an abundant, overflowing supply
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Derived forms
cornucopian adjective
cornucopiate (ˌkɔrnəˈkoupiɪt)
adjective
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