- κορυφή
- head
- 1. the head, top, highest point; hence,
2. the crown or top of the head , [8th/7th c.BC, Refs 5th c.BC], attic
3. the top or peak of a mountain, [8th/7th c.BC, Refs 5th c.BC, 6th/5th c.BC]
4. metaph. the highest point , Lat. summa, παντὸς ἔχει κορυφάν is the best of all , [Refs 5th c.BC]; κορυφὰ λόγων προτέρων the sum and substance of ancient legends, [Refs 5th c.BC]
5. the height or excellence of a thing, i. e. the choicest, noblest, best , [Refs 5th c.BC]
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