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Noun: Corybant (Corybants,Corybantes)  'ko-ru,bant [N. Amer], 'kó-ri,bant [Brit]
  1. A member of the ancient Phrygian priests of Cybele who practised ecstatic worship involving frenzied music and dancing
    "The Corybants were known for their wild, orgiastic rituals"

Derived forms: Corybantes, Corybants

Encyclopedia: Corybant