Definition of CORYBANT

  • a reveler (one that revels (to engage in revelry)) [n CORYBANTES, CORYBANTS]
  • a reveller (one who revels (to engage in noisy merrymaking)) [n CORYBANTS or CORYBANTES]
  • any of the spirits or secondary divinities attending Cybele with wild music and dancing
  • ancient Phrygian priest of Cybele