Definition of Corinthian

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Corinthian

Of or relating to Corinth.

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

Debauched in character or practice; impure.

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

A native or inhabitant of Corinth.

A gay, licentious person.

A man of fashion given to pleasuring or sport; a fashionable man about town; esp., a man of means who drives his own horse, sails his own yacht, or the like.

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Corinthian Translations

Corinthian in Afrikaans is Korinthies
Corinthian in Dutch is Corinthisch
corinthian in German is Korinther

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