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Definition coryphaeus in American English

coryphaeus noun

noun
1

an old word meaning the leader of a group. In Greek drama, the leader of the chorus

Example

Of this band of dupes and impostors, Paul was the great Coryphaeus, and first corrupter of the doctrines of Jesus.

Definition coryphaeus in American English