2006-09-05 16:27:34 · 14 answers · asked by Griselda M 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Old, unused houses tend to have a cornucopia of spiders and other insects.
2006-09-05 16:30:18 · answer #1 · answered by fomalhaut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Actually cornucopia comes from the latin words "cornu" meaning horn (like a cow's horn) and copia, which means plenty, hence it really means horn of plenty. A cornucopia is often a table decoration at thanksgiving. It is generally a wicker horn, with lots of fruits coming out.
The cornucopia on the table had grapes, oranges, apples, and some nuts in it.
Cornu can also mean an army, but that's another issue. If you see a statue of David, done by Michelangelo, it has horns on his head. Michelangelo goofed and used the wrong interpretation of cornu.
2006-09-05 16:36:34 · answer #2 · answered by drslowpoke 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandparents are a cornucopia of information on methods of conservation, extending the life of products and finding alternatives for many common household items at very economical prices and/or free. They learned these skills during
" The Great Depression".
2006-09-05 16:49:00 · answer #3 · answered by Bones 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The forest is a virtual cornucopia of flora and fauna.
Society is a cornucopia of human attributes, both good and bad.
2006-09-05 16:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by Bummerang 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a cornucopia of football. As said by Herman Edwards on the NFL network. LOL
2006-09-05 16:34:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The garden had a cornucopia of produce.
2006-09-05 16:29:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our holiday meal is a cornucopia of mouth watering dishes lovingly prepared by the women in my family.
2006-09-05 16:31:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Thanksgiving table was a veritable cornucopia of meats, potatoes, vegetables and other savory foods.
2006-09-05 16:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by PoisonSoomac 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cornucopia of butterflies in the fields is amazing.
2006-09-05 16:35:15 · answer #9 · answered by J Somethingorother 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a cornucopia of vehicles to choose from when buying a new car.
2006-09-05 16:32:21 · answer #10 · answered by katfred76 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋