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Panegyric
Public speech in praise of a person / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A panegyric (US: /ˌpænɪˈdʒɪrɪk/ or UK: /ˌpænɪˈdʒaɪrɪk/) is a formal public speech or written verse, delivered in high praise of a person or thing.[1] The original panegyrics were speeches delivered at public events in ancient Athens.
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