Paean Definition

pēən
paeans
noun
paeans
A song of joy, triumph, praise, etc.
Webster's New World
In ancient Greece, a hymn of thanksgiving to the gods, esp. to Apollo.
Webster's New World
A fervent expression of joy or praise.
American Heritage
verb

To praise.

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Other Word Forms of Paean

Noun

Singular:
paean
Plural:
paeans

Origin of Paean

  • Latin paeān hymn of thanksgiving, often addressed to Apollo from Greek paiān from Paiā a title of Apollo

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Ancient Greek παιάν.

    From Wiktionary

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