Triambus
/ˈtraɪ.æm.bəs/noun
A triumphal song or hymn, especially one associated with Dionysian worship.
Did you know?Triambus is related to the ancient Greek thriambos, a ritual song connected with Dionysus, the god of wine, ecstasy, and transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
θρίαμβος (thriambos)
“A triumphal song or ritual cry, associated with Dionysian celebration”
Classical Latin
Latin
triambus
“A triumphal hymn or song”
Late Latin
Latin
triumphus
“A triumph or formal victory procession”
Middle English
English
triumphe
“Victory, rejoicing, or a ceremonial victory procession”
17th Century
English
triambus
“A triumphal song or hymn; an archaic literary form”
Modern English
English
triambus
“A rare or archaic term for a triumphal song”
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