Relating to or characteristic of Corinth, the ancient Greek city, especially its architectural style or culture.
From Latin 'Corinthiacus,' derived from 'Corinthia' (the region of Corinth), used to describe things connected to that famous ancient city.
When architects talk about Corinthian columns with their fancy leaf decorations, they're referencing the artistic style that Corinth invented—this one city's design taste influenced buildings for 2,000 years!
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