Vocab Bloom Hub

cockaigne

/kɒˈkeɪn/

1 entry

noun

/kɒˈkeɪn/C2formalobsolete
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее воображаемую страну роскоши и праздности, как она изображается в средневековом фольклоре.

A proper noun referring to an imaginary land of luxury and idleness, as depicted in medieval folklore.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Imaginary Land of LuxuryC2formalbritish

    A mythical medieval land of plenty, ease, and idleness, where life is effortless and pleasures are abundant.

    ruСтрана изобилия и праздности

    • In medieval folklore, Cockaigne was a paradise where rivers flowed with wine.
    • Poets often described Cockaigne as a place where roasted geese fly directly into one's mouth.
    • The concept of Cockaigne represents a utopian escape from the hardships of daily life.

    Synonymselysiumlotuslandparadiseshangri-lautopia

    Antonymsdrudgerydystopiahardshippenury