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Corinthian

Pronunciation: /kəˈrɪnθɪən/
Definition of Corinthian

adjective

  • 1belonging or relating to Corinth, especially the ancient city: Corinthian vase-painters a Corinthian colony
  • relating to or denoting the most ornate of the classical orders of architecture (used especially by the Romans), characterized by flared capitals with rows of acanthus leaves.
  • 2involving the highest standards of amateur sportsmanship: a club embodying the Corinthian spirit the game evolved from a purely Corinthian pastime to an internationally recognized entity

noun

  • 1a native of Corinth.
  • 2 [mass noun] the Corinthian order of architecture.

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