Information about paean in the dictionary, synonyms and antonyms. The president has added with gratification that the atomic bomb means harnessing the basic power of the universe. A paean is a piece of music, writing, or film that expresses praise, admiration, or. Had he been, he would have made michael codrons chastisement seem like a love paean. Paean is now usually used to mean an expression of praise or exultation such as its coining in the redundant expression paeans of praise. Meaning of paean by lexico oxford english dictionary. Definition and synonyms of paean from the online english dictionary from macmillan education this is the british english pronunciation of paean view american english pronunciation of paean. The older incantations, associated with ea, were reedited so as to give to marduk the supreme power over demons, witches and sorcerers. Initially, most paeans were addressed to apollo, the god of healing. Pa definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Breaking a name down into syllables can make pronouncing it much easier. All the poems are short paeans to the indomitable courage of ordinary suffering people. Origin paean 15001600 latin song to the greek god apollo, from greek paion, from paion, name given to apollo in the song. Try saying different words to get a better idea for how to say paean.
Paean definition is a joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph. Paeons definition of paeons by the free dictionary. In a space stripped of its catholic and royal decoration, the tomb became a secular paean to a republican hero. How to pronounce paean in english cambridge dictionary. It is possible the name you are searching has less than five occurrences per year. In classical antiquity, it is usually performed by a chorus, but some examples seem intended for an individual voice. Many classic tinseltown films are veritable paeans to white supremacy. Paean definition, any song of praise, joy, or triumph.
Paeon definition, a foot of one long and three short syllables in any order. In iliad v he heals the wounded ares and hades with his herbal lore. Definition and synonyms of paean from the online english dictionary from macmillan education. The golden glow of the sunset was running in his veins in a paean of personal triumph. This is a list of words that sound like paean when pronounced. We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, including to provide targeted advertising and track usage. All definitions are approved by humans before publishing. It is intended to swell the paean for jones or for smith, and to procure results under false pretences. All words and names have other phonetically similar sounding counter parts. Paean definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Lets say youre in ancient greece and you want to thank the gods for giving you something awesomeyou know, like a really tasty orange or the death of one of your enemies. Listen to the audio pronunciation in the cambridge english dictionary. The book is an unabashed paean to the actresses, and their roles, who account for so much of its interest. Instead, the book is a paean to family, the navy and heroism.
Eventually, lyric poets started writing paeans for mere mortals. Its impact on reilly, who was at wilsons bedside at the very end, ran much deeper, and while this work is explicitly signalled as a paean literally a song of joy or exultation it is one etched in melancholy notes. A song called paean was used in a chinese propaganda film called the east is red. In homer, paeon 2 was the greek physician of the gods. It comes from the greek also or, song of triumph, any solemn song or chant. Change your default dictionary to american english.
Definition of rochester in oxford advanced learners dictionary. But the book was ultimately a paean to mans fighting spirit. After being captured by north korea in 1968, the commander of the uss pueblo, lloyd m. Social security administration public data, the first name paean was not present. Hats off, then, to the little feathered christians who sing for their fellowprisoners a paean of praise. Paeon was also the name of a divine physician and an epithet byname. A paean is a song of elation, praise, or gratitude. Paean definition for englishlanguage learners from merriam. Definition of paean noun in oxford advanced learners dictionary. Some people address or refer to their father as pa. The very stuff of god, then, moulded into the hands of satan but usedoh, to be surein a righteous, a glorious cause, and all people of peace, goodwill, and kindliness should gloat and sing paeans on the edge of that enormous crater where tens of thousands of mangled bodies.
Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. Paeans definition of paeans by the free dictionary. Information and translations of paean in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions resource on the web. Proper usage and audio pronunciation plus ipa phonetic transcription of the word paean. Later, people started belting out paeans to other gods like dionysus, the god of wine, and helios, the god of the sunpresumably to give thanks for good picnicking conditions. Apr 07, 2020 paean plural paeans ancient greece, historical a chant or song, especially a hymn of thanksgiving for deliverance or victory, to apollo or sometimes another god or goddess. Definition of paean written for english language learners from the merriamwebster learners dictionary with audio pronunciations, usage examples, and countnoncount noun labels. Paeans article about paeans by the free dictionary. Paeon was also the name of a divine physician and an epithet of apollo. Paean definition for englishlanguage learners from. Many of his poems are on one level paeans to the existence of colour, the apprehension of which often provides the substance and the occasion of poetry.
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