cockaigne

Thân thiện

In the medieval tale, the weary travelers dream of reaching the fabled land of Cockaigne.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An imaginary land of luxury and idleness: "Cockaigne" refers to a mythical, utopian place where life is one of extreme ease, comfort, and abundance, with no need for work. The concept is often associated with medieval folklore.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • In the old tale, Cockaigne was a land where roasted pigs ran about with knives in their backs, ready to be eaten.
  • The poet described a modern Cockaigne where all desires were instantly fulfilled.
  • For the weary peasants, the stories of Cockaigne represented an escape from their harsh reality.

Advanced Usage

• "a Cockaigne of the mind": used to describe a personal, idealized fantasy world of perfect comfort and leisure.
  • His elaborate plans for retirement were less a practical goal and more a Cockaigne of the mind.

Variants and Related Words

• Cockayne: An alternative historical spelling for "Cockaigne".
• Lubberland: Another term from folklore for a similar imaginary land of laziness and plenty.

Synonyms

• Utopia: An imagined place or state of things where everything is perfect.
• Shangri-La: A remote, idyllic hideaway of peace and beauty.
• Arcadia: A vision of pastoral, idealized rural life and harmony with nature.
• Promised Land: A place or situation expected to provide great happiness or fulfillment.

Related Idioms

• "Land of milk and honey": A place of great abundance and prosperity.
  • The immigrants dreamed of America as a land of milk and honey.
• "Pipe dream": An unattainable or fanciful hope or scheme.
  • His plan to get rich overnight was just a pipe dream.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Middle Ages) an imaginary land of luxury and idleness

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