Cornucopia
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Cornucopia
Cornucopia (/kɔːrnjuːˈkoʊpiə/; from Latin cornu copiae) is a symbol of abundance and nourishment, commonly a large horn-shaped container overflowing with produce, flowers, nuts, other edibles, or wealth in some form.
Etymology
The term Cornucopia is derived from the Latin cornu copiae, which translates literally as "horn of plenty". The Latin word cornu means "horn", and copiae means "plenty or abundance".
Related Terms
- Abundance: A very large quantity of something. In this context, it refers to the overflowing produce from the cornucopia.
- Nourishment: The food necessary for growth, health, and good condition. The cornucopia is often depicted as being filled with nourishing food.
- Symbol: A thing that represents or stands for something else, especially a material object representing something abstract. The cornucopia is a symbol of abundance and nourishment.
- Latin: A dead language that is still used in the realm of law, medicine, and religion. The term cornucopia is derived from Latin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cornucopia
- Wikipedia's article - Cornucopia
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