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Definition of: cornucopia
(kôr′nə·kō′pē·ə) noun
1. The horn of plenty, represented as overflowing with fruits and symbolizing peace and prosperity. See AMALTHEA.
2. A paper or cardboard horn for holding candies.
3. A superabundance. [<LL cornucopia <L cornu copiae horn of plenty]
—cor′nu·co′pi·an adjective
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