philippic

Meaning

Noun

Any of the discourses of Demosthenes against Philip II of Macedon, defending the liberty of Athens.
Any tirade or declamation full of bitter condemnation.

Origin

Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός, from Φίλιππος, from φίλος + ἵππος.

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