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Answer for the clue "Panegyrics ", 9 letters:
encomiums

Word definitions for encomiums in dictionaries

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Encomium \En*co"mi*um\, n.; pl. Encomiums . [NL., fr. Gr. ? (a song) chanted in a Bacchic festival in praise of the god; ? in + ? a jovial festivity, revel. See Comedy .] Warm or high praise; panegyric; strong commendation. His encomiums awakened all my ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (plural of encomium English)

Usage examples of encomiums.

We were growing accustomed to encomiums on wonders that too often proved no wonders at all.

The Missionaries tell me that they hear encomiums like that passed upon people every day.