Italian Meaning of myrmidon

Mirmidone

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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.

FAQs About the word myrmidon

Mirmidone

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

accoliti,aderente,apparatchik,seguace del campo,discepolo,lacchè,lacchè,fannullone,scagnozzo,lacchè

apostata,disertore,rinnegato,traditore,leader,Corifeo

myrmicine => mirmicina, myrmeleontidae => myrmeleontidae, myrmeleon => formicaleone, myrmecophytic => mirmecofita, myrmecophyte => Mirmecofite,