Definition

Noun: 1. A symbol of abundance and prosperity: A curved goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and grain, representing plentifulness and nourishment. 2. An abundant supply or variety: A large, rich, and diverse collection or amount of something good or desirable.

Usage Examples

• As a symbol:

  • The centerpiece featured a cornucopia, symbolizing the harvest's bounty.
  • In the painting, the goddess held a cornucopia to represent nature's generosity.

• As a metaphor for abundance:

  • The festival offered a cornucopia of international foods.
  • The new library is a cornucopia of information on ancient history.

Advanced Usage

• "a veritable cornucopia of...": Used for emphasis to describe something as a true and remarkable abundance.
  • The archive is a veritable cornucopia of unpublished letters from the author.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornucopian (adjective): Relating to or resembling a cornucopia; abundantly plentiful.
  • The report was cornucopian in its details and recommendations.

Synonyms

• Abundance: A very large quantity of something.
• Profusion: An abundance or large quantity of something.
• Plethora: A large or excessive amount of something.
• Bounty: A generous amount; something given generously.

Idioms and Phrases

• While "cornucopia" itself is often used metaphorically, it is the central image in the idiom "horn of plenty," which is a direct synonym.
  • The farmer's market was a horn of plenty, with stalls overflowing with fresh produce.

Noun

1. the property of being extremely abundant
   • the profusion of detail
   • the idiomatic richness of English
2. a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity