German Meaning of myrmidon

Myrmidone

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Definitions and Meaning of myrmidon in English

Wordnet

myrmidon (n)

a follower who carries out orders without question

(Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy

Webster

myrmidon (n.)

One of a fierce tribe or troop who accompained Achilles, their king, to the Trojan war.

A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes cruel orders of a superior without protest or pity; -- sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc.

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Myrmidone

a follower who carries out orders without question, (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against TroyOne of a fier

Akolyt,Anhänger,Apparatschik,Lageranhänger,Jünger,Lakaie,Laufbursche,Schmarotzer,Handlanger,Lakai

Abtrünniger,Überläufer,Renegat,Überläufer,Anführer,Koryphäe

myrmicine => Myrmicin, myrmeleontidae => myrmeleontidae, myrmeleon => Ameisenlöwe, myrmecophytic => Ameisenpflanze, myrmecophyte => Myrmekophyte,