ARGONAUT


Meaning of ARGONAUT in English

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.