Encomium, paean (6)
I believe the answer is:
eulogy
I believe this clue is a double definition.
'encomium' is the first definition.
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'paean' is the second definition.
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(Other definitions for eulogy that I've seen before include "Speech of high praise" , "Formal expression of praise" , "Expression of high praise" , "A speech or piece of writing in praise of someone" , "Expression of praise for someone recently dead" .)