First Known Use: circa 1647
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dithyramb
noun dith·y·ramb \ˈdi-thi-ˌram(b)\
plural dith·y·rambs\-ˌramz\
Definition of DITHYRAMB
1
: a usually short poem in an inspired wild irregular strain
2
: a statement or writing in an exalted or enthusiastic vein
— dith·y·ram·bic \ˌdi-thi-ˈram-bik\ adjective
— dith·y·ram·bi·cal·ly \-bi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of DITHYRAMB
Greek dithyrambos
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Rhymes with DITHYRAMB
aerogram, Amsterdam, anagram, Birmingham, Boulder Dam, cablegram, centigram, Christogram, chronogram, cofferdam, cryptogram, decagram, deprogram, diagram, diaphragm, epigram, fluid dram, giant clam, hard-shell clam, hexagram, histogram, Hohokam, hologram, kilogram, logogram, mammogram, milligram, Minicam, monogram, nomogram, oriflamme, pentagram, phonogram, pictogram, reprogram, Rotterdam, scattergram, self-exam, skiagram, soft-shell clam, sonogram, subprogram, telegram, tetradrachm, thank-you-ma'am, tinker's damn, Uncle Sam
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