dithyramb

1. A frenzied, impassioned choric hymn and dance of ancient Greece in honor of Dionysus.
2. An irregular poetic expression suggestive of the ancient Greek dithyramb.
3. A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.

Origin:

Origin: Latin dīthyrambus

Origin: , from Greek dīthurambos

Related Forms:

• dithˌy·rambˈic adjective