CORYPHEUS

Cor′y‐phe″us (k?r′?–f?″?s), n.; pl. E. Corypheuses (-ĕz), L. Coryphei (–f�″�). [[L. coryphaeus, fr. Gr. ���, 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 of the Independent faction. South.