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November 24, 2016 Word of the Day

cornucopia /ˌkoɚnəˈkoʊpijə/ noun
cornucopia
/ˌkoɚnəˈkoʊpijə/
noun

plural cornucopias

A cornucopia of flowers
A cornucopia of flowers
Definition of CORNUCOPIA

1 [count] : a container that is shaped like a horn and is full of fruits and flowers

2 [singular] : a great amount or source of something

  • The market is/offers a cornucopia of fruits and vegetables.

  • The book includes a cornucopia of wonderful stories.

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