Encomium
Pronunciation : En*co"mi*um
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [NL., fr. Gr. Comedy.]
Definition : Defn: Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation. His encomiums awakened all my ardor. W. Irving.
Syn. -- See Eulogy.
pl. Encomiums.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913