The definition of an ovation is an enthusiastic show of appreciation, or a ceremonial tribute.
(noun)See ovation in Webster's New World College Dictionary
noun
Origin: L ovatio < ovare, to celebrate a triumph, akin to Gr euazein, to rejoice, euai, a cry of Bacchic joy
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noun
Origin:
Origin: Latin ovātiō, ovātiōn-, a Roman victory ceremony
Origin: , from ovātus
Origin: , past participle of ovāre, to rejoice
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