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cornucopia

cor·nu·co·pi·a [ kàwrnə kṓpee ə ] (plural cor·nu·co·pi·as)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. abundance: a great abundance of something

2. arts goat's horn overflowing with produce: a painting or other representation of a goat's horn overflowing with fruits, flowers, and vegetables, used to symbolize plenty or prosperity

3. horn-shaped container: an ornament or container shaped like a goat's horn

4. mythology horn of goat that suckled Zeus: in Greek mythology, the horn of the goat that suckled Zeus

[Early 16th century. Via late Latin< Latin cornu copiae "horn of plenty"]

cor·nu·co·pi·an adjective
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