name
Corinth
KO-rihnth
name
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An ancient and modern port city in Greece, historically famous for its wealth and trade.
"The apostle Paul wrote letters to the early Christians of Corinth."
noun
1
A small dried seedless grape used in baking; a currant.
"The scones were studded with dried corinths."
How to Use Corinth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers to the historic Greek city; occasionally an old word for a dried currant.
Word Forms
corinths plural
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Etymology
From Latin "Corinthus," from Greek "Korinthos." The small dried-grape sense is a doublet of "currant."