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