*corypheus*

n.; pl. E. Corypheuses (-&ebreve_;z), L. Coryphei [ L. coryphaeus, fr. Gr. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;, fr. koryfh` head. ] (Gr. Antiq.) The conductor, chief, or leader of the dramatic chorus; hence, the chief or leader of a party or interest. [ 1913 Webster ]

That noted corypheus [ Dr. John Owen ] of the Independent faction. South. [ 1913 Webster ]