Cornucopia — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Cornucopia
Cornucopia (noun)
- a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance —called also horn of plenty
- an inexhaustible store, abundance
- a receptacle shaped like a horn or cone
Cornucopia (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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an abundant source
"even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights"
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an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs
"the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden"
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something shaped like a hollow cone and used as a container
"a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Cornucopia
The most common words with a similar meaning to Cornucopia:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Cornucopia
Words with the opposite meaning of Cornucopia:
Near Antonyms of Cornucopia
Word Forms of Cornucopia
Derived words: cornucopian (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Cornucopia
Late Latin, from Latin cornu copiae horn of plenty
First known use: 1508
Frequently Asked Questions about Cornucopia
What does "Cornucopia" mean?
"Cornucopia" means a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance —called also horn of plenty. As a noun, it is defined as: a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance —called also horn of plenty. It has 3 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Cornucopia"?
Other words for "Cornucopia" include argosy, gold mine, mine, mother lode, treasure trove, wellspring, abundance and feast. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Cornucopia" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Cornucopia"?
There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Cornucopia". Common alternatives include argosy, gold mine, mine, mother lode, treasure trove, wellspring, abundance, feast, plenitude and plentitude.
What is the opposite of "Cornucopia"?
Antonyms of "Cornucopia" include deficiency, inadequacy, insufficiency and undersupply. Near antonyms include black hole, sinkhole, paucity and poverty.
How do you use "Cornucopia" in a sentence?
Examples of "Cornucopia" in a sentence: "even to the computer-addicted children, the old-fashioned toy chest was a cornucopia of delights"; "the rabbits found a cornucopia of food in the vegetable garden"; "a cornucopia filled with fruits and vegetables in celebration of the harvest".
Is "Cornucopia" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Cornucopia" is a noun.
How do you pronounce "Cornucopia"?
"Cornucopia" is pronounced /ˌkȯr-nə-ˈkō-pē-ə/ and divided into syllables as cor·nu·co·pia.
What is the origin of the word "Cornucopia"?
"Cornucopia" comes from Late Latin, from Latin cornu copiae horn of plenty. First known use: 1508.