(Greek mythology) A mythical semidivine hero, the son of Peleus by the nereid Thetis, and prince of the Myrmidons, who features in the Iliad as a central character and the foremost warrior of the Achaean (Greek) camp.

(botany, anatomy) without a lip.

plural of achilleate

aconitate

chilled; chilly

(anatomy) The strong tendon formed of the united tendons of the large muscles in the calf of the leg, and inserted into the bone of the heel.

A vulnerability in an otherwise strong situation. / (anatomy) The Achilles tendon, the tendo Achillis.

Alternative spelling of Achilles heel

plural of Achilles heel

plural of Achilles' heel