Meaning Of The Word Paean

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paean
countable noun: A paean is a piece of music, writing, or film that expresses praise, admiration, or happiness.

paean in American English
in ancient Greece, a hymn of thanksgiving to the gods, esp. to Apollo
noun: any song of praise, joy, or triumph

paean in British English
noun: a hymn sung in ancient Greece in invocation of or thanksgiving to a deity

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