encomium

 
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈkəʊmɪəm/

noun (plural encomiums or encomia /-mɪə/)

formal
  • a speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.

Origin:

mid 16th century: Latin, from Greek enkōmion 'eulogy', from en- 'within' + komos 'revel'