Corinthian order

/kəˌrɪnθiən ˌɔrdər/

Other forms: Corinthian orders

Definitions of Corinthian order

1. noun

   the last Greek order; similar to the Ionic order except the capital is decorated with carvings of acanthus leaves
   type of:

   order

   (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans