paean

Definitions of paean
  1. noun
    a formal expression of praise
    synonyms: canticum, danklied, grafrede, laudatie, lijkrede, lofprijzing, lofrede, lofspraak, lofzang, overwinningslied, 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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