corypheus

== English == === Alternative forms === coryphæus coryphaeus koryphaios === Etymology === From Latin coryphaeus, from Ancient Greek κορυφαῖος (koruphaîos, “leader”), from κορυφή (koruphḗ, “head”). === Noun === corypheus (plural corypheuses or coryphei) (drama, historical) The conductor or leader of the dramatic chorus in Ancient Greece. (by extension) The chief or leader of a party or interest. ==== Synonyms ==== (leader of a dramatic chorus in Ancient Greece): (chief or leader of a party or interest): coryphe ==== Translations ====