Corinthian

[kə'rinθiən]

Definition

(noun.) a resident of Corinth.

(adj.) of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants .

(adj.) or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture .

Edited by Jeremy--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Of or relating to Corinth.

(a.) Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.

(a.) Debauched in character or practice; impure.

(a.) Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman; as, a corinthian race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs.)

(n.) A native or inhabitant of Corinth.

(n.) A gay, licentious person.

Checker: Shelia

Definition

adj. pertaining to Corinth a city of Greece: pertaining to an ornate order of Greek architecture (M. Arnold) to an over-brilliant literary style: profligate.—n. a profligate: a man of fashion a 'swell.'—n. Cor′inth (obs.) a brothel from the notorious licentiousness of Corinth.—v.i. Corinth′ianise to be licentious.—Corinthian brass bronze an alloy made in Corinth much valued in ancient times: assurance or effrontery.

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