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Rarepaean
The correct spelling is paean.
How to pronounce paean
/ˈpiː.ən/
nounIPA: /ˈpiː.ən/
Say it like: Paee-n
The correct spelling is paean. A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.A chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to Apollo or sometimes another god or goddess; hence any song sung to solicit victory in battle.
- 2.(by extension) Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph.
- 3.(by extension) An enthusiastic expression of praise.
verb
- 1.To sing a paean; to praise.
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