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    paean
    /ˈpiːən/

    noun

    • 1. a song of praise or triumph: "a paean of praise for the great poets"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPAEAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PAEAN definition: 1. a song, film, or piece of writing that praises someone or something very enthusiastically: 2. a…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › paeanPaean Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A paean is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph. Learn about its origin, synonyms, examples, and word history from the authoritative source of American English.

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    A paean is a literary term for a song, movie, or piece of writing that praises someone or something very enthusiastically. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, and usage of paean with examples from various sources.

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    A paean is a song of praise, joy, or triumph, or a formal expression of high praise, as a poem, movie, or monument. It can also refer to a hymn to Apollo or other ancient Greek deities.

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    A paean is a song or lyric poem expressing triumph or thanksgiving, often performed by a chorus. It can also refer to a divine physician or an epithet of Apollo in ancient Greece, or a slang term for urinating in a code.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPAEAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A paean is a piece of music, writing, or film that expresses praise, admiration, or happiness. Learn the word origin, synonyms, and examples of paean in British and American English.

  9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpaean noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    A paean is a song of praise or victory, often used in a literary context. Learn how to say paean, see its origin and usage notes, and find synonyms and related words.