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Noun: encomium (encomiums,encomia)  en'kow-mee-um
  1. A formal expression of praise
    - eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean [US], laudation

Derived forms: encomia, encomiums

See also: encomiastic

Type of: congratulations, extolment, kudos, pat on the back, praise

Encyclopedia: Encomium