CORINTH

Corinth, Korinthos

(noun) the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Cor"inth (kr"nth), n. Etym: [L. Corinthus, Gr. Currant.]

1. A city of Greece, famed for its luxury and extravagance.

2. A small fruit; a currant. [Obs.] Broome.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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