- 1. n. A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. Source: opted
- 2. n. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. Source: opted
- 3. n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. (Rom. Antiq.) A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy, bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. 2. Hence: An expression of popular homage; the tribute of the multitude to a public favorite. To rain an April of ovation round Their statues. Tennyson. Source: webster
- 5. A lesser kind of triumph allowed to a commander for an easy,bloodless victory, or a victory over slaves. Source: adambom
- 6. n:100 n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) Source: ecdict
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