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1. (n.) dithyramb
a Greek choral song or chant of vehement or wild character and usu. of irregular form.
2. dithyramb
any wildly enthusiastic speech or writing.
Etymology: (1595–1605; < L dīthyrambus < Gk dīthýrambos)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) dithyramb
a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing
2. (noun) dithyramb
(ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)
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1. (noun) dithyramb
a kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus, usually sung by a band of revelers to a flute accompaniment; hence, in general, a poem written in a wild irregular strain
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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. dithyramb
a hymn in a lofty and vehement style, originally in honour of Bacchus, in celebration of his sorrows and joys, and accompanied with flute music.
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