pean

A heraldic fur of gold spots on a black field.

: In blazon, a heraldic fur of a black field. with gold spots

A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.

(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

(by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.

To sing a paean; to praise.

The (often spherical) end of the head of a hammer opposite the main hammering end.

To shape metal by striking it, especially with a peen.