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Noun.

[L.

panegyricus

, Gr.

πανηγυρικός

: cf. F.

panégyrique

. See

Adj.

]

An oration or eulogy in praise of some person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium; a laudatory discourse; laudation. See Synonym of

Noun.

[L. panegyricus, from Gr. a public meeting or celebration, all, and an assembly.]

An oration or eulogy in praise of some distinguished person or achievement; a formal or elaborate encomium.

An encomium; praise bestowed on some eminent person, action or virtue.

Adj.

Containing praise or eulogy; encomiastic.