transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈmər-mə-ˌdän, -dən ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English Mirmydon, Latin Myrmidon-, Myrmido, from Greek Myrmidōn
Date: 15th century
1. capitalized : a member of a legendary Thessalian people who accompanied their king Achilles in the Trojan War
2. : a loyal follower ; especially : a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously