PAEAN


Meaning of PAEAN in English

pae ‧ an /ˈpiːən/ BrE AmE noun [countable]

[ Date: 1500-1600 ; Language: Latin ; Origin: 'song to the Greek god Apollo' , from Greek paion , from Paion , name given to Apollo in the song ]

literary a happy song of praise, thanks, or victory

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