argus
argus · arguses
A watchful guardianA watchful guardian.
US/ˈɑɹɡəs/
Meaning
4 sensesA 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.
More definitions
- large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
- (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
Translations
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Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.
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plural: argusesSynonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant:argus pheasant