péan — meaning in English
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English meaning
- paean noun 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.
Senses
péan is used for these senses in English:
- paean (by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
paean — full definition
- noun 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.
- noun Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
- noun An enthusiastic expression of praise.
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