Australian English Meaning of paean

paean

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Definitions and Meaning of paean in English

Wordnet

paean (n)

a formal expression of praise

(ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)

Webster

paean (n.)

An ancient Greek hymn in honor of Apollo as a healing deity, and, later, a song addressed to other deities.

Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

See Paeon.

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paean

a formal expression of praise, (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity)An ancient Greek hymn in hono

citation,commendation,homage,Tribute,accolade,award,dithyramb,Encomium,eulogy,eulogy

censure,condemnation,denunciation,indictment,Rebuke,admonition,Correction,lecture,Reprimand,reprimand

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