noun
cornucopia
kaw-nyuh-KOH-pee-uh
Cornucopia (noun) means a curved, horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, symbolizing abundance. Example: “The Thanksgiving table centerpiece was a cornucopia filled with autumn fruit.”
noun
1
A curved, horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, symbolizing abundance.
"The Thanksgiving table centerpiece was a cornucopia filled with autumn fruit."
2
A great and varied abundance of something.
"The festival offered a cornucopia of food, music, and art."
How to use cornucopia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA horn-shaped symbol of abundance, or figuratively a rich variety of something.
Common pairings
cornucopia of
horn of plenty
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Word forms
- Plural
- cornucopias, cornucopiae, cornucopiæ
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Etymology
From Latin "cornu copiae," literally "horn of plenty."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for cornucopia
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What does “cornucopia” mean?
The word “cornucopia” means a curved, horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, symbolizing abundance. In plain terms, a horn-shaped symbol of abundance, or figuratively a rich variety of something.
How do you pronounce “cornucopia”?
“Cornucopia” is pronounced kaw-nyuh-KOH-pee-uh (/ˌkɔɹ.nəˈkoʊ.pi.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “cornucopia” in a sentence?
Here is “cornucopia” used in a sentence: “The Thanksgiving table centerpiece was a cornucopia filled with autumn fruit.”
What is another word for “cornucopia”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cornucopia” include horn of plenty, abundance, choice, gold mine, horn of Amalthea and plethora.
What part of speech is “cornucopia”?
“Cornucopia” is a noun.
Where does the word “cornucopia” come from?
The word “cornucopia” comes from Latin. From Latin "cornu copiae," literally "horn of plenty.".
How many meanings does “cornucopia” have?
“Cornucopia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a curved, horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit, flowers, and grain, symbolizing abundance.
