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Webster 1913 Edition


Dithyrambus

Dithˊy-ram′bus

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Noun.
[L.]
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Dithyramb
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Webster 1828 Edition


Dithyrambus

DITHYRAMB

, DITHYRAMBUS,
Noun.
[Gr.] In ancient poetry, a hymn in honor of Bacchus, full of transport and poetical rage. Of this species of writing we have no remains.