I. kə-ˈrin(t)-thē-ən noun
Date: 1520
1. : a native or resident of Corinth, Greece
2. : a merry profligate man
II. adjective
Date: 1594
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Corinth or Corinthians
2. : of or relating to the lightest and most ornate of the three ancient Greek architectural orders distinguished especially by its large capitals decorated with carved acanthus leaves — see order illustration