Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
EULOGY
encomium, eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean
(noun) a formal expression of praise
eulogy, eulogium
(noun) a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
eulogy (plural eulogies)
An oration to honor a deceased person, usually at a funeral.
Speaking highly of someone or something; the act of praising or commending someone or something.
Synonyms
• panegyric
• elogy
Antonyms
• criticism
• dyslogy
Coordinate terms
• dirge, elegy, threnody – funeral song
• homily – funeral oration by clergy
• requiem – music played at a mass to honor a deceased person
Source: Wiktionary
Eu"lo*gy, n.; pl. Eulogies. Etym: [Gr. Eulogium, and see Legend.]
Definition: A speech or writing in commendation of the character or services of a person; as, a fitting eulogy to worth. Eulogies turn into elegies. Spenser.
Syn.
– Encomium; praise; panegyric; applause.
– Eulogy, Eulogium, Encomium, Panegyric. The idea of praise is common to all these words. The word encomium is used of both persons and things which are the result of human action, and denotes warm praise. Eulogium and eulogy apply only to persons and are more studied and of greater length. A panegyric was originally a set speech in a full assembly of the people, and hence denotes a more formal eulogy, couched in terms of warm and continuous praise, especially as to personal character. We may bestow encomiums on any work of art, on production of genius, without reference to the performer; we bestow eulogies, or pronounce a eulogium, upon some individual distinguished for his merit public services; we pronounce a panegyric before an assembly gathered for the occasion.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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