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paean
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pae·an

noun \ˈpē-ən\

Definition of PAEAN

1
: a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
2
: a work that praises or honors its subject : encomium, tribute
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Examples of PAEAN

  1. <his retirement party featured many paeans for his long years of service to the company>

Origin of PAEAN

Latin, hymn of thanksgiving especially addressed to Apollo, from Greek paian, paiōn, from Paian, Paiōn, epithet of Apollo in the hymn
First Known Use: 1589

Related to PAEAN

Synonyms
accolade, citation, commendation, dithyramb, eulogium, eulogy, homage, hymn, encomium, panegyric, salutation, tribute

Other Music Terms

cacophony, chorister, concerto, counterpoint, madrigal, obbligato, presto, presto, refrain, riff, segue

Rhymes with PAEAN

aeon, paeon, zein

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