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1. (n.) Argus
(in Greek myth) a giant with 100 eyes set to guard the heifer Io.
2. Argus
any observant or vigilant person; a watchful guardian.
Etymology: (< L < Gk Árgos, der. of argós bright, shining)
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1. (noun) Argus
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
2. (noun) argus, argus pheasant
large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) ARGUS
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. (noun) ARGUS
one very vigilant; a guardian always watchful
3. (noun) ARGUS
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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The Nuttall Encyclopedia |
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1. ARGUS
a pheasant, a beautiful Oriental game-bird, so called from the eye-like markings on its plumage.
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