'Encomiums' definitions:
Definition of 'Encomiums'
From: GCIDE
- Encomium \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. Encomiums. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ? in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy.] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation. [1913 Webster]
- His encomiums awakened all my ardor. --W. Irving.
- Syn: See Eulogy. [1913 Webster]