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Corypheus
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What's The Definition Of Corypheus?Synonyms | Synonyms for Corypheus: Related Terms | Find terms related to Corypheus: See Also | Corypheus In Webster's Dictionary \Cor`y*phe"us\ (k?r`?-f?"?s), n.; pl. E. {Corypheuses}
(-[e^]z), L. {Coryphei} (-f?"?). [L. coryphaeus, fr. Gr. ???,
fr. koryfh` head.] (Gr. Antiq.)
The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus;
hence, the chief or leader of a party or interest.
That noted corypheus [Dr. John Owen] of the Independent
faction. --South.
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