argus
from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
Argus
n 1: (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of
the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes
2: large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant [syn:
{argus}, {argus pheasant}]
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Argus \Ar"gus\, prop. 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.
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2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.
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3. (Zool.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common
species ({Argus giganteus}) is remarkable for the great
length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the
male. The species {Argus Grayi} inhabits Borneo.
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