coryphaeus: Meaning and Definition of

cor•y•phae•us

Pronunciation: (kôr"u-fē'us, kor"-), [key]
— pl. -phae•i
  1. the leader of the chorus in the ancient Greek drama.
  2. the leader of an operatic chorus or any group of singers.
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