I. ˈärˌjīv, -gīv adjective
Usage: usually capitalized
Etymology: Latin Argivus, adjective & noun, from (assumed) Greek Argeiwos (whence Greek Argeios ) literally, of Argos, from Argos city-state of ancient Greece + (assumed) Greek -eiwos (whence Greek -eios -ive)
: of or relating to the Greeks or Greece, especially the Achaean city of Argos or the surrounding territory of Argolis
II. noun
( -s )
Usage: capitalized
Etymology: Latin Argivus
: greek ; especially : a Greek of Argos