coryphaeus

coryphaeus Definition

cory·phaeus (kôr′ə fē′əs)

noun pl. coryphaei -·phae′i′ (-ī)

the leader of the chorus in ancient Greek drama
a leader, as of a sect or movement

Etymology: L < Gr koryphaios < koryphē, head, top; akin to korys: see corydalis

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