Encomium /(?)/

En·co·mi·um

Encomium

n.

pl. Encomiums

[NL., fr. Gr. (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; in + a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.]

Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
His encomiums awakened all my ardor.
— W. Irving.

Syn. -- See Eulogy.

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