ARGUS


Meaning of ARGUS in English

[ 'α:gəs ]

■ noun

1》 a large long-tailed Asian pheasant with eye-like markings on its wings. [ Argusianus ~ .]

2》 a small brown or bluish butterfly with eye-like markings. [ Aricia and other genera.]

Origin

ME: from L., from Gk Argos , a mythical watchman with a hundred eyes.

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