Noun: myrmidon 'mur-mi,dón or mur-mi-dun
- A follower who carries out orders without question
"The politician surrounded himself with myrmidons who never challenged his decisions"
- (Greek mythology) a member of the warriors who followed Achilles on the expedition against Troy
Derived forms: myrmidons, Myrmidons
Type of: acolyte, follower, mythical being
Encyclopedia: Myrmidon