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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Greek
Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences
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noun
Alternative form of argus (“watchful guardian”).
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Usage: alt-of, alternative
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noun
A watchful guardian.
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noun
An alert, observant person.
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noun
Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
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Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.
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noun
large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: argus pheasant
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Broader terms: pheasant
noun
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
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Broader terms: giant
History
Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).
Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.
Across languages
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