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Myrmidon
Myr·mi·don M0511900 (mûr′mə-dŏn′, -dn)n.1. Greek Mythology A member of a warlike Thessalian people who were ruled by Achilles and followed him on the expedition against Troy.2. myrmidon A faithful follower who carries out orders without question.
[From Middle English Mirmidones, Myrmidons, from Latin Myrmidones, from Greek Murmidones.]Myrmidon (ˈmɜːmɪˌdɒn; -dən) n, pl Myrmidons or Myrmidones (mɜːˈmɪdəˌniːz) 1. (Classical Myth & Legend) Greek myth one of a race of people whom Zeus made from a nest of ants. They settled in Thessaly and were led against Troy by Achilles2. (often not capital) a follower or henchmanMyr•mi•don (ˈmɜr mɪˌdɒn, -dn)
n., pl. Myr•mi•dons, Myr•mid•o•nes (mɜrˈmɪd nˌiz) 1. a member of a legendary people of Thessaly, devoted followers of Achilles in the Trojan War. 2. (l.c.) a person who executes without question or scruple a master's commands. [1350–1400; Middle English < Latin Myrmidones (pl.) < Greek Myrmidónes] myrmidona follower who obeys orders without question. — myrmidonian, adj.See also: AllegianceThesaurus| Noun | 1. | myrmidon - a follower who carries out orders without questionfollower - a person who accepts the leadership of another | | 2. | Myrmidon - (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against TroyGreek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks |
TranslationsMyrmidon
Myrmidonone of the fierce Thessalonians who fought in the Trojan War under their king, Achilles. [Gk. Myth.: Iliad]See: Warmyrmidon
Related to myrmidon: Achilles, TroyWords related to myrmidonnoun a follower who carries out orders without questionRelated Wordsnoun (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against TroyRelated Words |