choragic

Variant of choragus

choragus definition

cho·ra·gus (kō rā′gəs, kə-)

noun pl. choragi -·gi′ (-jī′)

  1. the leader of the chorus in an ancient Greek play
  2. any leader of a chorus or band

Etymology: L < Gr chorēgos < choros, chorus + agein, to lead: see act

Related Forms:

  • choragic cho·rag′ic (-raj′ik) adjective

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