Corinthian
Corinthian
Definition
Co·rin·thian (kə rin′t̸hē ən)
adjective
- of Corinth or its people or culture
- dissolute and loving luxury, as the people of Corinth were said to be
- in the style of the art of Corinth; gracefully elaborate
- designating or of a classical (Greek or Roman) order of architecture, distinguished by a slender, fluted column and a bell-shaped capital decorated with a design of acanthus leaves
noun
- a person born or living in Corinth
- a lover of elegantly luxurious living; sybarite
- a wealthy man about town
- a wealthy devotee of amateur sports
- ☆ a yachtsman
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