Corinthian
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1Co·rin·thi·an

noun \kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən\

Definition of CORINTHIAN

1
: a native or resident of Corinth, Greece
2
: a merry profligate man

First Known Use of CORINTHIAN

1520

2Corinthian

adjective

Definition of CORINTHIAN

1
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Corinth or Corinthians
2
: of or relating to the lightest and most ornate of the three ancient Greek architectural orders distinguished especially by its large capitals decorated with carved acanthus leaves — see order illustration

First Known Use of CORINTHIAN

1594

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