epinicianadj.
/ɛpɪˈnɪsɪən/ Celebrating victory.
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1652 E. Benlowes Theophila vi. xlviii. 87 The Laureate King..Warbles This Epinician Canzon to his Lyre.
1850 G. Grote Hist. Greece VII. ii. lv. 75 (note) Alkibiadês obtained from Euripidês the honour of an epinikian ode, or song of triumph, to celebrate this event.
1873 J. A. Symonds Stud. Greek Poets v. 120 The Epinikian Ode was the most costly and splendid flower in the victor's wreath.
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