ENCOMIUM

encomium. Encomium, n. a panegyric, praise, commendation

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En‐co″mi‐um (?), 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.