argus
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/ˈɑːɡəs/
Definition of argus
6 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
name
- (Greek)A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.
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name
- (Greek)A mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.
noun
- (alt-of, alternative)Alternative form of argus (“watchful guardian”).
- A watchful guardian.
- An alert, observant person.
- Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).
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