Cornucopia

Pronunciation: /kɔːrˈnjuːkoʊpiə/

Definitions of cornucopia

noun a symbol of plenty consisting of a goat's horn overflowing with flowers, fruit, and corn

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables at the farmer's market.

A2 The Thanksgiving table was adorned with a beautiful cornucopia centerpiece.

B1 The museum's collection offers a cornucopia of art from various time periods.

B2 The conference featured a cornucopia of speakers discussing a wide range of topics.

C1 The city's cultural district is a cornucopia of theaters, galleries, and music venues.

C2 The library's archives contain a cornucopia of rare manuscripts and historical documents.

Examples of cornucopia in a Sentence

formal The Thanksgiving table was adorned with a beautiful cornucopia filled with a variety of fruits and vegetables.

informal I love going to the farmer's market and seeing all the vendors with their cornucopias of fresh produce.

slang Check out the cornucopia of snacks I brought for our movie night.

figurative Her mind was a cornucopia of creative ideas, overflowing with inspiration.

Grammatical Forms of cornucopia

• plural: cornucopias
• comparative: more cornucopia
• superlative: most cornucopia
• present tense: cornucopia
• future tense: will cornucopia
• perfect tense: has cornucopia
• continuous tense: is cornucopia
• singular: cornucopia
• positive degree: cornucopia
• infinitive: to cornucopia
• gerund: cornucopiaing
• participle: cornucopiaed

Origin and Evolution of cornucopia

First Known Use: 1500 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cornucopia' originates from Latin, where it translates to 'horn of plenty'. It is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Latin mythology, the term 'cornucopia' has evolved to represent abundance and prosperity in various cultures and languages over time.