Meaning of Argus in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɑrɡəs/

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  1. Noun

    Argus

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Latin, from Greek Argos, the name of a watchman in Greek mythology who had a hundred eyes. After he was killed by Hermes, Hera used his eyes to decorate the peacock's tail

    Definitions

    1. (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes

    Examples

    • « was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes »
  2. 2. large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant

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