mirmidoncommon nounEtymologyexpandby analogy to a people of Greek mythology, the Myrmidons, from the ancient Greek mýrmex (ant).Definition1. A person of small stature, insignificant and without value, or even pretentious, ridiculous, and who wants to appear superior.rareexpandUn rien, un mirmidon, un petit ver de terre ; Au ciel impunément croit déclarer la guerre !PluralmirmidonsSee alsomyrmidon (cn.)