Corinthian

See also corinthian

English

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kəˈrɪnθɪən/

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Etymology

From Latin Corinthius + -an

Adjective

Corinthian (comparative more Corinthian, superlative most Corinthian)

1. Of or relating to Corinth
2. (architecture) Of the Corinthian Greek order
3. elaborate, ornate
4. debauched in character or practice; impure

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Derived terms

• Corinthian spirit

Translations

person/object of Corinth

• Greek: κορινθιακός (el) (korinthiakós) 

of that classical order

Noun

Corinthian (plural Corinthians)

1. An inhabitant or a resident of Corinth, and its suburbs.
2. An inhabitant, a resident of; a thing that originates from Corinthia
3. An accomplished amateur athlete.
4. A sailboat owner who helms his or her own boat in competitive racing.
5. A worldly, fashionable person, accepted in society though possibly dissolute.
6. (manège) Horse show-class in which contestants are members of a formal hunt and wear the livery thereof, as opposed to appointment show-class.
7. A small tubular wafer used in desserts.

Translations

an inhabitant or a resident of Corinth

• Greek: Κορίνθιος (el) (Korínthios) m , Κορίνθια (el) (Korínthia) f 

a thing that originates from Corinthia

a well-dressed nineteenth-century Englishman

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Translations to be checked

• French: Corinthien m, Corinthienne f
• Latin: Corinthiensis