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paean.

hymn (usually of victory, to Apollo/other gods); Paean (Greek Apollo as healer);

5 characters1 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈpae̯.aːn]Classical-Latin[ˈpɛː.an]
  1. paean, specifically: Hymn to Apollo.

    declension-3 · historical
  2. paean, specifically: Hymn or song of victory or praise.

    broadly · declension-3
Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek παιᾱ́ν (paiā́n, “chant, song of praise”).

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