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panegyricOne entry found. Main Entry: pan·e·gy·ric Pronunciation: \ˌpa-nə-ˈjir-ik, -ˈjī-rik\ Function: noun Etymology: Latin panegyricus, from Greek panēgyrikos, from panēgyrikos of or for a festival assembly, from panēgyris festival assembly, from pan- + agyris assembly; akin to Greek ageirein to gather Date: 1603 : a eulogistic oration or writing; also : formal or elaborate praise synonyms see encomium — pan·e·gy·ri·cal \-ˈjir-i-kəl, -ˈjī-ri-\ adjective — pan·e·gy·ri·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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