Dithyramb

[diθiræmb]

Definition

(noun.) (ancient Greece) a passionate hymn (usually in honor of Dionysus).

(noun.) a wildly enthusiastic speech or piece of writing.

Typist: Randall--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Editor: Vince

Definition

n. an ancient Greek hymn sung in honour of Bacchus: a short poem of a like character.—adj. Dithyram′bic of or like a dithyramb: enthusiastic: wild and boisterous.

Edited by Kitty