Category:Paean

Pæ"an, n. Etym: [l. paean, gr. Pæon, peony.] [written also pean.]

1. An ancient greek hymn in honor of apollo as a healing deity, and, Later, a song addressed to other deities.

2. Any loud and joyous song; a song of triumph. Dryden. "public pæans Of congratulation." De quincey.

3. See pæon.