paean的词源

英文词源

paean (n.)

1590s, from Latin paean "hymn of deliverance," from Greek paian "hymn, chant, hymn to Apollo," from Paian, a name of the god of healing; originally the physician of the gods (in Homer), later merged with Apollo; literally "one who touches" (i.e. "one who heals by a touch"), from paio "to touch, strike."

中文词源

paean：赞歌，凯歌

来自拉丁语paean,赞歌，凯歌，来自希腊语paian,赞歌，献给阿波罗的颂歌，来自Paian,神医，古希腊神话众神的医生，后与阿波罗合二为一，最终来自paio,触摸，诊断。

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