Word of the Day:  Cornucopia
Channel: Ben Gooderham
Date: 22/04/2024

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Today's word of the day is 'cornucopia'.  Cornucopia is a countable noun, usually used formally.  It has 2 meanings.

Firstly, used as a symbol in art, it’s an object shaped like an animal’s horn containing fruit and flowers.

Secondly, it can mean a large amount or supply of something.

Cornucopia comes from Latin, meaning ‘horn of plenty’. It first appeared in English in the late 16th century.

Some example sentences are:

‘The internet is a cornucopia of information, providing endless resources on any topic imaginable.’

‘As she entered the library, she was greeted by a cornucopia of books stretching from floor to ceiling.’

‘Renaissance artists frequently incorporated the cornucopia into their works as a representation of wealth and fertility.’

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Sources:  

https://www.etymonline.com/   - Online Etymology Dictionary

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/ - Collins Online Dictionary

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/learner-english/ - Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/  - Oxford Learner’s Dictionaries