cornucopiae

/kɔːrnjuːkoʊˈpiːi, ˌkɔrnʊˈkoʊpiːeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a plentiful supply of different kinds of food, especially at a special occasion

“The festive table was a cornucopiae of delicacies from around the world.”

2. noun (plural only)

a horn-shaped container, especially one used in ancient times to hold fruits and grains

“In the museum, we saw a beautiful cornucopiae used in the ancient Roman ceremonies.”

Synonyms

  • banquet
  • feast

Antonyms

  • paucity
  • scarcity