horn of plenty

noun phrase

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1586, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of horn of plenty was circa 1586

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“Horn of plenty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horn%20of%20plenty. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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