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Panegyric

//ˌpænəˈd͡ʒɪɹɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    panegyrical
Adjective
  1. 1
    formally expressing praise wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A formal speech publicly praising someone or something. countable, uncountable

    "My little Friend Grildrig, you have made a moſt admirable Panegyrick upon your Country: […]"

  2. 2
    a formal expression of praise wordnet
  3. 3
    Someone who writes or delivers such a speech. countable, uncountable

Etymology

Etymology 1

From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).

Etymology 2

From French panégyrique, from Ancient Greek πανηγυρικός (panēgurikós).

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