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paean

/piːˈɑːn/ noun · British & US
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What does paean mean?

noun

A song of triumph or victory, especially one sung in honor of a god. A feeling of triumph or joy.

Example

"The crowd erupted in a paean of cheers as the home team scored the winning goal."

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