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Argus

Argus Meaning & Definition
Argus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Argus?

[n] large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
[n] (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

Synonyms | Synonyms for Argus: argus pheasant

Related Terms | Find terms related to Argus:

See Also | Argusianus | genus Argusianus | giant | pheasant

Argus In Webster's Dictionary

\Ar"gus\, n. [L. Argus, Gr. ?.] 1. (Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail. 2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful. 3. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common species ({A. giganteus}) is remarkable for the great length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species {A. Grayi} inhabits Borneo.

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