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Adjective: corinthian  ku'rin-thee-un
  1. Of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
    "The Corinthian column is known for its ornate capital"
     
  2. Of or pertaining to the Corinthian style of architecture
    "The temple featured Corinthian columns with ornate capitals"
Noun: Corinthian  ku'rin-thee-un
  1. A man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
    - playboy, man-about-town
     
  2. A resident of Corinth

Derived forms: Corinthians

Type of: adult male, bozo [N. Amer, informal], cat [N. Amer, informal], chappie [Brit, informal], geezer [Brit, informal], Greek, guy [informal], hedonist, Hellene, hombre [N. Amer, informal], man, pagan, pleasure seeker, sod [informal]

Part of: Corinth, Korinthos

Encyclopedia: Corinthian