cuccagna — meaning in English

English meaning

• abundance noun A very large supply of something; more than enough.
• plenty noun A large or more-than-sufficient amount.
• windfall noun An unexpected and welcome sum of money, such as from an inheritance or lottery win.

Senses

cuccagna is used for these senses in English:

• Cockaigne (medieval folklore) A land of plenty, luxury and idleness.
• abundance An overflowing fullness or ample sufficiency; profusion; copious supply; superfluity; plentifulness. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
• greasy pole The slippery pole used in the event.
• plenty A more-than-adequate amount; plenitude.
• windfall (figuratively) A sudden large benefit; especially, a sudden or unexpected large amount of money, as from lottery or sweepstakes winnings or an unexpected inheritance or gift.

plenty — full definition

1. noun A large or more-than-sufficient amount.
2. adv Informal: used to mean "very" or "quite."

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