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corinthian

co·rint·hian

UK/kəˈɹɪnθi.ən/ US/kɜrˈɪnθiʌn/ uncommon
adjective (2) noun (2)

adjective

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most ornate of the three orders of classical Greek architecture

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2.

of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants

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From Latin Corinthius + -an. By surface analysis, Corinth + -ian. The senses related to opulence or debauchery derive from the reputation of ancient Corinth.

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