cornucopia
noun
- Gr. Myth. a horn of the goat that suckled Zeus: it becomes full of whatever its owner wants
- a representation in painting, sculpture, etc. of a horn overflowing with fruits, flowers, and grain; horn of plenty
- an overflowing fullness; abundance
- any cone-shaped container
See cornucopia in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(kôrˌnə-kōˈpē-ə, -nyə-)
noun- A goat's horn overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, signifying prosperity. Also called horn of plenty.
- Greek Mythology The horn of the goat that suckled Zeus, which broke off and became filled with fruit. In folklore, it became full of whatever its owner desired.
- A cone-shaped ornament or receptacle.
- An overflowing store; an abundance: a cornucopia of employment opportunities.
Related Forms:
- corˌnu·coˈpi·an adjective
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