Cornucopia means both a literal “horn of plenty” and, more generally, an abundant or overflowing supply of good things.

Literal meaning

• Literally, a cornucopia is a horn-shaped container, traditionally a goat’s horn or a horn-like basket, shown overflowing with fruits, vegetables, grains, and other produce.

• It serves as a symbol of abundance and nourishment in art, decoration, and especially harvest or Thanksgiving imagery.

Figurative meaning

• Figuratively, the word is used to mean a large, often inexhaustible supply of desirable things, such as “a cornucopia of ideas” or “a cornucopia of choices.”

• The term comes from Latin roots meaning “horn” and “plenty,” reflecting its association with prosperity and plenty.