Definition

Noun: 1. A symbol of abundance and nourishment: A curved horn, traditionally depicted as overflowing with fruits, grains, flowers, and other produce, representing prosperity, bounty, and good fortune. 2. A mythological object: Originating from Greek and Roman mythology, it is a horn from the goat Amalthea that was endowed with the magical ability to provide an endless supply of food and drink to its owner.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table was a magnificent horn of plenty, spilling over with gourds, corn, and apples.
  • In classical art, the goddess Fortuna is often shown holding a horn of plenty.
  • The festival's logo features a horn of plenty to symbolize the region's agricultural wealth.

Advanced Usage

• Used metaphorically: The phrase can describe any source of great abundance or a seemingly endless supply of something good.
  • The new library was a horn of plenty for the curious students.
• "To be a horn of plenty": To be a source of continuous and generous provision.
  • Her grandmother's kitchen was always a horn of plenty, with cookies and stories for everyone.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornucopia: This is the direct synonym and more formal Latin-derived term for "horn of plenty." The words are often used interchangeably.
  • The market was a cornucopia of exotic spices.
• Abundance: (n.) A very large quantity of something; the state of having a plentiful supply.
• Bounty: (n.) Generosity; a plentiful supply of something good.

Synonyms

• Cornucopia
• Bounty
• Abundance
• Plenitude
• Profusion

Related Idioms

• A land of plenty: A place where food and other necessities are abundant.
  • They dreamed of emigrating to a land of plenty.
• To have plenty: To have more than enough of what one needs.
  • Don't worry about bringing food; we have plenty.

Noun

1. a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity