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cornucopias Definition


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cornucopia
noun cornucopias
    1. art.
      In painting, sculpture, etc: a horn full to overflowing with fruit and other produce, used as a symbol of abundance. Also called horn of plenty.
    2. An abundant supply.
    3. An ornamental vase in the shape of a horn.
Derivative: cornucopian
adj
    Etymology: 16c: from Latin cornu horn + copiae abundance.



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