| The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000. |
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| Myrmidon |
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| SYLLABICATION: | Myr·mi·don |
| PRONUNCIATION: |  mûr m -d n , -dn |
| NOUN: | 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. | | ETYMOLOGY: | From Middle English Mirmidones, Myrmidons, from Latin Myrmidones, from Greek Murmidones.
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