| Dithyramb | n. [ L. dithyrambus, Gr. &unr_; a kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus; also, a name of Bacchus; of unknown origin: cf. F. dithyrambe. ] A kind of lyric poetry in honor of Bacchus, usually sung by a band of revelers to a flute accompaniment; hence, in general, a poem written in a wild irregular strain. Bentley. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Dithyrambic | a. [ L. dithyrambicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. dithyrambique. ] Pertaining to, or resembling, a dithyramb; wild and boisterous. “Dithyrambic sallies.” Longfellow. -- n. A dithyrambic poem; a dithyramb. [ 1913 Webster ] |
