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pean — 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

pean is used for these senses in English:

  • paean (by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.

paean — full definition

  1. 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.
  2. noun Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
  3. noun An enthusiastic expression of praise.