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dithyramb
dith·y·ramb [ díthə ràm ] (plural dith·y·rambs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. fervent speech: a passionately emotional speech or piece of writing ( formal )

2. impassioned Greek chorus: in ancient Greece, a wild and impassioned choral hymn, originally directed to the god Dionysus
[Early 17th century. Via Latin< Greek dithurambos]

dith·y·ramb·ic [ dìthə rámbik ] adjective
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