Definition of Dithyramb
Dithyramb
dith·y·ramb
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(noun)
an ancient Greek poem or hymn that is usually wild and/or irregular in nature and often dedicated to Dionysus (the Greek god of wine);
e.g. The people sang a dithyramb in honor of the god, and then threw offerings into the fire.
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