CORYPHEE


Meaning of CORYPHEE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ˌ ko ̇ r-i- ' f ā

Function: noun

Etymology: French, from Latin coryphaeus

Date: 1828

: a ballet dancer who dances in a small group instead of in the corps de ballet or as a soloist

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