# philippic

> English word · Noun · IPA /fɪˈlɪpɪk/

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

## Etymology
From Latin philippicus, from Ancient Greek φιλιππικός (philippikós), from Φίλιππος (Phílippos, “lover of horses”), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + ἵππος (híppos, “horse”).

## Source
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