n.
Pronunciation: ' är-g ə - ˌ no ̇ t, - ˌ nät
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin Argonautes, from Greek Argonaut ē s, from Arg ō , ship in which the Argonauts sailed + naut ē s sailor ― more at NAUTICAL
Date: 14th century
1 a capitalized : any of a band of heroes sailing with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece b : an adventurer engaged in a quest
2 : PAPER NAUTILUS