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paean

/ˈpiːən/

paeannoun

paeans

/ˈpiːən/

Translations

The national anthem is a paean to the country's history and achievements.

Государственный гимн — это гимн истории и достижениям страны.

The book is a paean to the beauty of nature.

Книга — это хвала красоте природы.

Additional translations

Definitions

A song of praise or triumph.

The choir sang a paean to celebrate the victory of their team.

A work that praises or honors its subject.

The author's latest book is a paean to the beauty of the natural world.

Synonyms

paeanproper noun

Definitions

The physician of the gods in Greek mythology; later, an epithet applied to Apollo (and sometimes Asclepius).

In the Iliad, Paean heals Ares after the god of war is wounded.