ˈkȯrə̇ˌbant, ˈkär-, -rēˌ-, -baa(ə)nt noun
( plural cory·bants -ts ; or coryban·tes ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈban(ˌ)tēz, -baan-)
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Corybant-, Corybas, from Greek Korybant-, Korybas, probably alteration of Kyrbant-, Kyrbas
1. : one of the attendants of the Greek nature goddess Cybele who were supposed to accompany her with wild dances and music
2. : one of the priests of Cybele who act as Corybants with orgiastic processions and rites