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Paean
/ˈpiː.ən/
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.
📖 Definitions of "Paean"
noun
- 1
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.
- 2
(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
- 3
(by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.
verb
- 1
To sing a paean; to praise.
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