dithyramb
noun
- in ancient Greece, an impassioned choric hymn in honor of Dionysus
- any extravagantly emotional speech or writing
See dithyramb in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(dĭthˈĭ-rămˌ, -rămbˌ)
noun- A frenzied, impassioned choric hymn and dance of ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus.
- An irregular poetic expression suggestive of the ancient Greek dithyramb.
- A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.
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