Paean1. (n.) A tribute; a song of praise; an ancient Greek hymn in honor of Apollo as a healing deity, and, later, a song addressed to other deities.
2. (n.) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
3. (n.) See Paeon.
Thesaurus Entries
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