Encomiums

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Encomium \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. {Encomiums}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a
     song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ?
     in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See {Comedy}.]
     Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.
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           His encomiums awakened all my ardor.     --W. Irving.
  
     Syn: See {Eulogy}.
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