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Cor·inth (kôr′int̸h, kär′-)

  1. ancient city in the NE Peloponnesus, at the head of the Gulf of Corinth, noted for its luxury: fl. 7th-2d cent.

  2. modern city near the site of ancient Corinth: pop. 12,000: Gr. name Korinthos

  3. arm of the Ionian Sea, between the Peloponnesus & central Greece: c. 80 mi (129 km) long

  4. land strip joining the Peloponnesus with central Greece: c. 4-8 mi (6.4-13 km) wide & 20 mi (32 km) long

Corinth Quotes

Not everyone can sail to Corinth.

—Anonymous

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