Achilles

noun

Achil·​les ə-ˈki-lēz 

1

: the greatest warrior among the Greeks at Troy and slayer of Hector

2

: achilles tendon

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek Achilleus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing Achilles

• Achilles tendon
• tendon of Achilles