Phi‐lip″pic (?), n. [L. Philippicus belonging to Philip, Philippic, Gr. �, fr. � Philip, � 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.
2. Hence: Any discourse or declamation abounding in acrimonious invective.