资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Encomium \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. {Encomiums}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a
   song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ?
   in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See {Comedy}.]
   Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation.

         His encomiums awakened all my ardor.     --W. Irving.

   Syn: See {Eulogy}.