paean: Word of the day for August 23, 2017
paean , n :
(Ancient Greece, historical) 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. Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph. An enthusiastic expression of praise.
(Ancient Greece, historical) 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. Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph. An enthusiastic expression of praise.
