dithyramb

English

noun
Definitions
  • A choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus.
  • A poem or oration in the same style.

Etymology

Derived from Latin dithyrambus derived from Ancient Greek διθύραμβος.

Origin

Ancient Greek

διθύραμβος

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