ARGUS


Meaning of ARGUS in English

n. 1 a watchful guardian. 2 an Asiatic pheasant having markings on its tail resembling eyes. 3 a butterfly having markings resembling eyes. Argus-eyed vigilant.

[ ME f. L f. Gk Argos mythical person with a hundred eyes ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.