Myrmidon

Myr·mi·don

 (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.

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[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 Achilles

2. (often not capital) a follower or henchman

Myr•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]

myrmidon

a follower who obeys orders without question. — myrmidonian, adj.

See also: Allegiance

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	myrmidon - a follower who carries out orders without question follower - a person who accepts the leadership of another
	2.	Myrmidon - (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy Greek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks

Translations

myrmidon

[ˈmɜːmɪdən] N (pej, hum) → secuaz m fiel, satélite m, esbirro m