Horn Of Plenty (Noun)
Meaning
A goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The painting depicted a still life of abundance with a horn of plenty overflowing with fresh vegetables and fragrant herbs.
- According to legend, the gods had provided a magical horn of plenty to sustain the villagers during times of famine and drought.
- The centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table was a beautiful horn of plenty, crafted from a genuine goat's horn and filled with a dazzling array of seasonal fruits and flowers.
- In the allegorical sculpture, the goddess of agriculture cradled a horn of plenty in her arms, its contents spilling forth in a joyful celebration of fertility and abundance.
- As a symbol of their good fortune, the family placed a small horn of plenty on their doorstep, filled with an assortment of grains, nuts, and dried fruits.