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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Cor·y·phe·us n.; pl. E. Corypheuses (-ĕz), L. Coryphei   Gr. Antiq. The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus; hence, the chief or leader of a party or interest.
    That noted corypheus [Dr. John Owen] of the Independent faction.   --South.