Philippic
Pronunciation : Phi*lip"pic
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr. philippique.]
Definition : 1. Any one of the series of famous orations of Demosthenes, the Grecian orator, denouncing Philip, king of Macedon.
2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913