argonaut
Any of several species of shelled octopods of the family ArgonautidaeAny of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct).
Meaning
3 sensesAny of several species of shelled octopods of the family Argonautidae (of which only the genus Argonauta is not extinct).
аргона́втargonávt
An adventurer on a dangerous but rewarding quest.
аргона́втargonávt
someone engaged in a dangerous but potentially rewarding adventure
(historical, specifically)A 49er, a person who took part in the California Gold Rush of 1849.
Translations
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Origin
Generalised use of Argonaut.Generalised use of Argonaut.
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Forms
plural: argonautsSynonyms
4 synonyms- (Greek mythology) one of the heroes who sailed with Jason in search of the Golden Fleece:Argonauts
- cephalopod mollusk of warm seas whose females have delicate papery spiral shells:paper nautilusnautilusArgonauta argo
Word family
2 related wordsSee also
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