corinth Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the modern Greek port near the site of the ancient city that was second only to Athens
    Korinthos.

WordNet

Cor"inth noun
Etymology
L. Corinthus, Gr. . Cf. Currant.
Definitions
  1. A city of Greece, famed for its luxury and extravagance.
  2. A small fruit; a currant. Obs. Broome.

Webster 1913