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coryphaeus
[ kawr-uh-fee-uhs, kor- ]
noun
, plural cor·y·phae·i [kawr-, uh, -, fee, -ahy, kor-].
- the leader of the chorus in the ancient Greek drama.
- the leader of an operatic chorus or any group of singers.
coryphaeus
/ ˌkɒrɪˈfiːəs /
noun
- (in ancient Greek drama) the leader of the chorus
- archaic.a leader of a group
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coryphaeus1
1625–35; < Latin < Greek koryphaîos leading, equivalent to koryph ( ḗ ) head, top + -aîos noun suffix
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Word History and Origins
Origin of coryphaeus1
C17: from Latin, from Greek koruphaios leader, from koruphē summit
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Example Sentences
Mrs. Smith threw in her sentiments between the acts, as Coryphaeus of the tragedy, to make the description complete.
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