DITHYRAMB

dithyramb

(noun) (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus)

dithyramb

(noun) a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

dithyramb (plural dithyrambs)

A choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus.

A poem or oration in the same style.

Source: Wiktionary


Dith"y*ramb, n. Etym: [L. dithyrambus, Gr. dithyrambe.]

Definition: 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. Bentley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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