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1Corinthian
noun Co·rin·thi·an \kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən\
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
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
See Corinthian defined for kids First Known Use of CORINTHIAN
1594
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