Definition of Corinthian
1
:a native or resident of Corinth, Greece
2
:a merry profligate man
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First Known Use of corinthian
1520
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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