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horn of plenty

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horn of plenty
n. pl. horns of plenty

[Translation of Late Latin corncpia; see cornucopia.]

horn of plenty
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1. (Fine Arts & Visual Arts / Art Terms) another term for cornucopia
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an edible basidiomycetous fungus, Craterellus cornucopioides, related to the chanterelle and like it funnel shaped but dark brown inside and dark grey outside: found in broad-leaved woodland
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Noun1.horn of plenty - a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity
symbolic representation, symbolisation, symbolization, symbol - something visible that by association or convention represents something else that is invisible; "the eagle is a symbol of the United States"


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As part of the build-up to the CeltFest event on November 7 a ceremonial horn of plenty was given to New Zealander Esther Jessop, a member of the Ngati Ranana London Maori Club by T James Jones on behalf of the Gorsedd of the National Eisteddfod of Wales.
Horn of plenty HONEST cabbie Fung Jen spent more than an hour sounding his horn outside a block of flats after a couple left pounds 6000 in cash on the back seat.
Deities, especially one called Fortuna, were depicted with the horn of plenty.
 
 
 
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