encomium

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   a speech or piece of writing that warmly praises someone or something

   The eulogy was a heartfelt encomium to a beloved teacher.

From Latin encomium, from Ancient Greek enkṓmion ('laudatory ode'), from en- ('in') + kômos ('revel, festal procession'); originally a song sung at a victory celebration.

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