n. [ L. Philippiko`s belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr. filippikos, fr. Fi`lippos Philip, fi`lippos fond of horses: cf. F. philippique. ] 1. Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective. [ 1913 Webster ]