en·co·mi·um (ěn-kō'mē-əm) n.
pl.en·co·mi·ums or en·co·mi·a (-mē-ə)
Warm, glowing praise.
A formal expression of praise; a tribute.
[Latin encōmium, from Greek enkōmion (epos), (speech) praising a victor, neuter of enkōmios, of the victory procession : en-, in; see en-2 + kōmos, celebration.]