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.
His encomiums awakened all my ardor.
W. Irving.
Syn. -- See Eulogy.
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