thriambus

See also: Thriambus

English

Etymology

Borrowed from New Latin thriambus, from Ancient Greek θρίαμβος (thríambos), of Pre-Greek origin. Doublet of triumph and trump.

Noun

thriambus (plural thriambi)

  1. (religion, Ancient Greece) A hymn to Dionysus, sung in processions in his honour.

Synonyms

  • thriamb
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