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Meaning of cornucopia
The primary meaning of "cornucopia" is a container overflowing with abundance, especially with food or riches.
Etymology of cornucopia
The word "cornucopia" originates from the Latin words "cornu," meaning horn, and "copia," meaning plenty.
In Roman mythology, the cornucopia was the horn of the goat that nursed the infant Zeus, which broke off and was transformed into a horn of plenty by the gods.
Historically, the term has been used to describe a symbol of abundance and fertility, and its usage has been extended to describe any situation or place where there is an abundance of something.
Synonyms
Definitions
- A container shaped like a horn, typically filled with fruits or flowers and used as a decorative motif.
- * A plentiful supply of something, especially food or riches.
Usage Examples
- The holiday table was a cornucopia of delicious dishes from around the world.
- * The city's new museum is a cornucopia of art and artifacts from different cultures.