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cornucopian

/kawr-nuh-koh-pee-uh, -nyuh-/US // ˌkɔr nəˈkoʊ pi ə, -nyə- //UK // (ˌkɔːnjʊˈkəʊpɪə) //

玉米人,玉蜀黍,玉米粒,玉米粒状物

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Definitions

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

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Examples

  • Pair those beers with a cornucopia of food, including tacos from Hi-Fi Taco, Detroit pizza squares from Slice Joint, or smashburgers from Red Apron.

  • Perhaps the flashiest upgrade in the cornucopia of features brought to us by this new iOS update comes in the form of the Apple FaceTime facelift.

  • The solar system, it turns out, contains a cornucopia of small rocky and icy bodies that have challenged the very definition of a planet.

  • The caterpillars gorge on the flora cornucopia, and the butterfly numbers balloon.

  • For nearly 20 years, the 25 nominees for best actor, actress, and director receive a commercial cornucopia of products and vouchers for exotic trips and services from brands hoping for some celebrity media exposure.

  • Economic development, then, is not simply about adding a cornucopia of talent or cool, then shaking and stirring it like a drink.

  • The plane was overflowing with a cornucopia of luxury food and amenities, as if destined for Paris.

  • Each presents such a cornucopia of opportunity, it would be hard to know where to begin.

  • "We just figure if he wins there will be a cornucopia of material for us," said a fellow who identified himself as G Man.

  • Springtime is the best time for foraging, with a cornucopia of wild vegetables sprouting up in all parts of the country.

  • It had two pilasters of stone cut in facets, and the coping represented a reclining woman holding a cornucopia.

  • Bracelet, with a winged cornucopia as central ornament, set with plasmas, and with filigree and leaf work.

  • This can be forced through a pastry tube, or through a cornucopia, made from ordinary white letter paper.

  • Faith, I've seen Hamlut played wid a new black eye an' the queen as full as a cornucopia.

  • A bunch of violets or a box of mignonnette suggests to sensitive imaginations the whole cornucopia of Flora.