Definition of paean Paean
/piˈʌn/ - [peeun] - pae•an
We found 9 definitions of paean from 4 different sources.
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What does paean mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: paeans |
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| paean - (ancient Greece) a hymn of praise (especially one sung in ancient Greece to invoke or thank a deity) | ||
| pean | ||
| hymn, anthem a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation) | ||
| ellas, hellenic republic, greece a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil | ||
| paean - a formal expression of praise | ||
| encomium, eulogy, panegyric, pean | ||
| congratulations, extolment, kudos, praise an expression of approval and commendation; "he always appreciated praise for his work" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- paean (Noun)
Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph. - paean (Noun)
An enthusiastic expression of praise. - paean (Verb)
To praise.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- paean (n.)
An ancient Greek hymn in honor of Apollo as a healing deity, and, later, a song addressed to other deities. - paean (n.)
Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph. - paean (n.)
See Paeon.
Part of speech
🔤- paean, noun, singular of paeans.
