Main Entry: myr·mi·don

Pronunciation: \ˈmər-mə-ˌdän, -dən\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English Mirmydon, Latin Myrmidon-, Myrmido, from Greek Myrmidōn

Date: 15th century

1 capitalized : a member of a legendary Thessalian people who accompanied their king Achilles in the Trojan War
2 : a loyal follower; especially : a subordinate who executes orders unquestioningly or unscrupulously