I. ˈärgəs, ˈȧg- noun
( -es )
Etymology: after Argus, mythological being with many eyes some of which were always open, known as a zealous watchman, from Latin, from Greek Argos
1. usually capitalized : a very watchful person : a vigilant guardian
2. or argus pheasant
[New Latin, from Latin; from the many eyelike spots, likened to the eyes of Argus]
: any of several large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasants chiefly of the genus Argusianus that are closely related to the peacocks
3. : any of several butterflies especially of the family Satyridae with numerous circular eyespots on the wings
II.
Etymology: New Latin, after Argus, mythological being
synonym of argas
III.
Etymology: New Latin, after Argus, mythological being
synonym of argusianus