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Argus

//ˈɑːɡəs// name, noun

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Proper Noun
  1. 1
    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. Greek
Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of argus (“watchful guardian”). alt-of, alternative
  2. 2
    A watchful guardian.
  3. 3
    large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant wordnet
  4. 4
    An alert, observant person.
  5. 5
    (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes wordnet
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  1. 6
    Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
  2. 7
    Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).

Etymology 2

From Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).

Etymology 3

Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.

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