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Webster 1913 Edition


Corinthian

Co-rin′thi-an

(-an)
,
Adj.
1.
Of or relating to Corinth.
2.
(Arch.)
Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.
This is the lightest and most ornamental of the three orders used by the Greeks.
Parker.
3.
Debauched in character or practice; impure.
Milton.
4.
Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman;
as, a
corinthian
race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs
.)

Co-rin′thi-an

,
Noun.
1.
A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
2.
A gay, licentious person.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition


Corinthian

CORINTHIAN

,
Adj.
Pertaining to Corinth, a celebrated city of Greece; as Corinthian column; Corinthian order; Corinthian brass. The Corinthian order, in architecture, is the most delicate of all the orders, and enriched with a profusion of ornaments. The capital is usually adorned with olive leaves or acanthus.

Definition 2024


Corinthian

Corinthian

See also: corinthian

English

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

Translations

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 its livery, as opposed to appointment show-class.
  7. A small tubular wafer used in desserts.

Translations

corinthian

corinthian

See also: Corinthian

English

Noun

corinthian (plural corinthians)

  1. Alternative form of Corinthian (a sailboat owner who helms his or her own boat in competitive racing)