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September is a cornucopian time, when late-summer and early-fall harvests mingle, the first butternut squash next to the last Sugar Baby watermelons.

From The New Yorker ● Nov. 18, 2019

Whatever its merits, Burke's cornucopian vision could face a steep uphill climb to become reality.

From Science Magazine ● Apr. 19, 2017

For one thing, the Portuguese and their successors were a cornucopian source of materials and goods — metal, silk, furniture, clothing — which they exchanged for African gold and ivory.

From New York Times ● Apr. 15, 2010

Bowery was a cornucopian source of wonder for Freud, a marvel of nature.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 16, 2010

With cornucopian Fire thou giv'st me strength,      Caresses and golden hours and grace of sleep.

From The Masque of the Elements by Herman George Scheffauer


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