MYRMIDON


Meaning of MYRMIDON in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' m ə r-m ə - ˌ dän, -d ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English Mirmydon, Latin Myrmidon-, Myrmido, from Greek Myrmid ō n

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

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