Plural of cornucopia
regular plural
The plural of cornucopia is cornucopias or cornucopiae.
Forms of cornucopia
| Singular | cornucopia /ˌkɔː.njəˈkəʊ.pi.ə/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | cornucopias cornucopiae |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Cornucopias and cornucopiae in a sentence
- The two cornucopiae carried by the figure likely identify her as Isis, but they also make clear her inanimate status.2021, Stephanie Pearson, “[The Lure of Egyptian Treasures] Egyptian Gods as Lamp Stands”, in The Triumph and Trade of Egyptian Objects in...
- Their quiltlike geometric abstractions, evoking Piet Mondrian and Sophie Taeuber-Arp, began to put a straight edge to the subway’s swoops and curlicues, its terra-cotta cornucopias and floral medallions.2007 August 3, Randy Kennedy, “Underground Renaissance Man: Watch the Aesthetic Walls, Please”, in New York Times. From the entry quiltlike
Meaning of cornucopia
- noun A goat's horn endlessly overflowing with fruit, flowers and grain; or full of whatever its owner wanted: or, an image of a such a horn, either in two or three dimensions.
- noun A hollow horn- or cone-shaped object, filled with edible or useful things.
- noun An abundance or plentiful supply.
Questions about the plural of cornucopia
- What is the plural of cornucopia?
- The plural of cornucopia is cornucopias or cornucopiae.
- Which is correct, cornucopias or cornucopiae?
- Both are used. cornucopias is the more common of the two in English writing.
- Is cornucopia countable?
- Cornucopia is a countable and uncountable noun.
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