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Argus

ar·gus

UK/ˈɑːɡəs/ US/ˈɑrɡʌs/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

2.

Origin

Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.

Phrases

  • argus pheasant
  • blue argus
  • brown argus
  • chocolate argus
  • meadow argus
  • northern brown argus
  • Scotch argus

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