cornucopian

cor·nu·co·pi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh-]
- /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh-]
- /ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə-/

Definitions of cornucopian word

noun cornucopian Classical Mythology. a horn containing food, drink, etc., in endless supply, said to have been a horn of the goat Amalthaea. 1
noun cornucopian a representation of this horn, used as a symbol of abundance. 1
noun cornucopian an abundant, overflowing supply. 1
noun cornucopian a horn-shaped or conical receptacle or ornament. 1
noun cornucopian In great abundance, very abundant. 1

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Origin of cornucopian

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

1585-95; < Late Latin, equivalent to Latin cornū horn (see cornu) + cōpiae of plenty (genitive stem of cōpia); see copious

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Parts of speech for Cornucopian

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cornucopian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for cornucopian

adj cornucopian

teeming — falling in torrents: a teeming rain.
abounding — to occur or exist in great quantities or numbers: a stream in which trout abound.
copious — A copious amount of something is a large amount of it.
superabundant — exceedingly or excessively abundant; more than sufficient; excessive.
inundant — flooding or overflowing.

adjective cornucopian

abundant — Something that is abundant is present in large quantities.

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