cornucopia
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin Cornūcōpiae (“mythical horn of plenty”), from cornū (“horn”) + cōpia (“supply”)
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK) IPA: /ˌkɔː.nəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/, X-SAMPA: /%kO:.n@"k@U.pI.@/
- (US) IPA: /ˌkɔːr.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/, /ˌkɔːr.njəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/, X-SAMPA: /%kOrn(j)@"koUpi@/
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Noun[edit]
cornucopia (countable and uncountable; plural cornucopias)
- (Greek mythology) A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted.
- A hollow horn- or cone-shaped object, filled with edible or useful things.
- An abundance or plentiful supply.
- The store provided a veritable cornucopia of modern gadgets.
Synonyms[edit]
- horn of plenty
- See also Wikisaurus:cornucopia
Derived terms[edit]
Translations[edit]
mythical horn endlessly overflowing with food and drink
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hollow horn- or cone-shaped object, filled with edible or useful things
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