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(k?rˊ?-f?′?s)

Noun.

;

pl. E.

Corypheuses

(-ĕz), L.

Coryphei

(-f[GREEK]′[GREEK])

[L.

coryphaeus

, fr. Gr. [GREEK][GREEK][GREEK], fr.

κορυφή

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.

Noun.

[Gr.] The chief of a chorus; the chief of a company.