argus

[ArĀ·gus]

(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes

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A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.

Noun
large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant

Noun
(Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes


n.
A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.

n.
One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.

n.
A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common species (A. giganteus) is remarkable for the great length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species A. Grayi inhabits Borneo.


Argus

Ar"gus , n. [L. Argus, Gr. .] 1. (Myth.) A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail. 2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful. 3. (Zo'94l.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common species (A. giganteus) is remarkable for the great length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the male. The species A. Grayi inhabits Borneo.

A fabulous being of antiquity, said to have had a hundred eyes, who has placed by Juno to guard Io. His eyes were transplanted to the peacock's tail.

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