Definition of Dithyramb

1. Noun. A wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.


2. Noun. (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus).
Generic synonyms: Anthem, Hymn
Geographical relationships: Ellas, Greece, Hellenic Republic
Category relationships: Antiquity

Definition of Dithyramb

1. n. A kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus, usually sung by a band of revelers to a flute accompaniment; hence, in general, a poem written in a wild irregular strain.

Definition of Dithyramb

1. Noun. A choral hymn sung in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus. ¹

2. Noun. A poem or oration in the same style. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dithyramb

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dithyramb

dithionates
dithionic
dithionic acid
dithionite
dithionites
dithionitrobenzoic acid
dithionous acid
dithiophosphate
dithiophosphates
dithiopyr
dithiothreitol
dithiothreitol tetraacetate S-acetyl esterase
dithiothreitols
dithizone
dithranol
dithyramb (current term)
dithyrambic
dithyrambically
dithyrambics
dithyrambs
dithyrambus
diting
ditiocarb
dition
ditionary
dititanium
ditokous
ditolyl
ditolyls
ditone

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