Cockaigne

or Cock·ayne

[ ko-keyn ]

noun

1. a fabled land of luxury and idleness.

Cockaigne

/ kɒˈkeɪn /

noun

1. medieval legend an imaginary land of luxury and idleness

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cockaigne¹

1250–1300; Middle English cokaygn ( e ) < Middle French ( paide ) cocaigne (land of ) Cockaigne, idler's paradise < Middle Low German kōkenje, equivalent to kōken ( cookie ) + -je diminutive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of Cockaigne¹

C14: from Old French cocaigne, from Middle Low German kōkenje small cake (of which the houses in the imaginary land are built); related to Spanish cucaña, Italian cuccagna

Example Sentences

In Pennsylvania, Whitetail Resort has already closed for the season; in Cherry Creek, New York, Cockaigne Resort announced on its webpage that it was closing due to the warm temperatures and rain.

From Seattle Times

So now, alongside old favorites like Banana Bread Cockaigne, there are new recipes for kimchi mac and cheese, gobi Manchurian, miso ramen, Cajun dirty rice and chocolate babka.

From Washington Times

Never fear: You can still find the signature Banana Bread Cockaigne.

From Washington Post

Baker pointed to "The Land of Cockaigne" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder.

From Los Angeles Times

Oh, you mean 'The Cockaigne,' 'The Coronation Ode,' and 'The Imperial March' especially.

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