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Achilles
uh-KIH-leez
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The greatest warrior on the Greek side in Homer's Iliad, famous for his near-invulnerability except for his heel.
"Like Achilles, the champion seemed unbeatable until his one weakness was found."
How to Use Achilles
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBest known today through the phrase "Achilles' heel," meaning someone's one weak point.
Common pairings
Achilles' heel
Achilles tendon
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Etymology
From the Ancient Greek name Akhilleus, of uncertain origin, borrowed into Latin as Achilles.