canticum

Definitions of canticum
  1. noun
    a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
    synonyms: hymne, lofdicht, loflied, lofzang, ode
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    lyriek
    a short poem of songlike quality
  2. noun
    a formal expression of praise
    synonyms: danklied, grafrede, laudatie, lijkrede, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, lofzang, overwinningslied, paean, panegyriek, zegezang, éloge
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    felicitatie, felicitatiebrief, gelukwens, laudatie, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, panegyriek, éloge
    an expression of approval and commendation
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