dithyramb noun. ['dɪƟɪram(b)] Also in Latin form dithyrambus [dɪƟɪ'rambǝs], pl. -bi [-bʌɪ]. E17.
[Latin dithyrambus from Greek dithurambos.]
1. An ancient Greek choric hymn, vehement and wild in character; a Bacchanalian song. E17.

2. A passionate or inflated poem, speech, or writing. M17.

■ dithy'rambist noun a composer or declaimer of dithyrambs L19.

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