Definition of cornucopia

cornucopianoun

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/ˌkɔːnjuˈkəʊpiə//ˌkɔːrnəˈkəʊpiə/

The word "cornucopia" has a rich history! It originates from Latin, with "cornu" meaning "horn" and "copia" meaning "abundance". In Greek mythology, the cornucopia was a magical horn that flowed with fruit, flowers, and grains, symbolizing abundance and fertility. The term was later adopted in English to describe a plentiful supply or a abundant harvest. In modern times, a cornucopia is often depicted as a horn-shaped container overflowing with fruits, vegetables, and flowers, used as a symbol of gratitude, abundance, and harvest celebrations. The word has become a popular expression to describe a rich and varied selection of something, such as a cornucopia of benefits or a cornucopia of flavors.

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an object like an animal’s horn in shape, shown in art as full of fruit and flowers

một vật thể có hình dạng giống như sừng của một con vật, được thể hiện trong nghệ thuật với đầy trái cây và hoa

something that is or contains a large supply of good things

một cái gì đó là hoặc chứa một nguồn cung cấp lớn những điều tốt đẹp

Example:
  • The book is a cornucopia of good ideas.

    Cuốn sách là một kho tàng những ý tưởng hay.

  • Harvard has produced a cornucopia of leaders for the United States in many fields.

    Harvard đã sản sinh ra rất nhiều nhà lãnh đạo cho Hoa Kỳ trong nhiều lĩnh vực.

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