corinthian

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Corinthian
adj. of the ancient Greek city of Corinth; of the Corinthian order of Greek architecture; elaborate in style; of Corinthian pottery (characterized by black figures on a light background); luxurious
 
n. native or resident of Corinth (city of ancient Greece)

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Corinthian

Noun
1. a man devoted to the pursuit of pleasure
(synonym) playboy, man-about-town
(hypernym) hedonist, pleasure seeker
2. a resident of Corinth
(hypernym) Greek, Hellene
(member-holonym) Corinth, Korinthos

 
corinthian

Adjective
1. most ornate of the three orders of classical Greek architecture
(antonym) doric
(similar) composite
(classification) architecture
2. of or relating to or characteristic of Corinth or its inhabitants
(pertainym) Corinth, Korinthos


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Corinthian
příd.jm. korintský

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Corinthian
(n.)
A native or inhabitant of Corinth.
  
 
(n.)
A gay, licentious person.
  
 
(a.)
Of or relating to Corinth.
  
 
(a.)
Of or pertaining to the Corinthian order of architecture, invented by the Greeks, but more commonly used by the Romans.
  
 
(a.)
Of or pertaining to an amateur sailor or yachtsman; as, a corinthian race (one in which the contesting yachts must be manned by amateurs.)
  
 
(a.)
Debauched in character or practice; impure.
  

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