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péan — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • paean noun A song of thanks to a god, originally Apollo, sung after being saved or winning a battle, or to ask for victory.

Senses

péan is used for these senses in English:

  • paean (by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.

paean — full definition

  1. noun A song of thanks to a god, originally Apollo, sung after being saved or winning a battle, or to ask for victory.
  2. noun A loud, joyful song celebrating success.
  3. noun Words of praise spoken with great enthusiasm.
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