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corypheus

The English word “corypheus” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The conductor or leader of the dramatic chorus in Ancient Greece.
  2. The chief or leader of a party or interest.

Etymology

From Latin coryphaeus, from Ancient Greek κορυφαῖος (koruphaîos, “leader”), from κορυφή (koruphḗ, “head”).

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