Definition
Definition of argus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
butterflyTECH. nymphalid butterfly with eyespots on its wingsTECH.
- The garden was home to a colorful argus.
2.
figurativeDated watchful guardianDated
- He acted as an argus over the treasures.
3.
wildlifeTECH. Southeast Asian pheasant with large ocellated tailsTECH.
- The argus displayed its beautiful tail feathers.
Images of argus
nymphalid butterfly with eyespots on its wings
Expressions with argus
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brilliantly patterned pheasant from East India
We spotted an argus pheasant in the dense forest.
carefully observant and attentive to potential dangers
The lifeguard remained argus-eyed at the busy pool.
Origin of argus
Latin, Argus (mythical watchman)
Examples of argus in a sentence
The argus rested on a leaf, displaying its spots. She was an argus, always aware of her surroundings. The teacher acted as an argus, ensuring no cheating occurred. An argus was spotted in the dense forest. The zoo recently acquired an argus for its aviary.
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- French:argus, gardien vigilant, ...
- German:Argus, wachsamer Hüter, ...
- Italian:argus, guardiano vigile, ...
- Spanish:argus, centinela, ...
- Portuguese:argus, sentinela, ...
- Chinese:斑蝶, 警惕的守护者, ...
- Japanese:アーガス, 監視者, ...
- Arabic:فَرَاشَة الحَوْراء, حارِس يَقِظ, ...
- Hebrew:אַרְגוּס, שׁוֹמֵר נֶאֱמָן, ...
- Russian:аргус, бдительный страж, ...
- Ukrainian:аргус, уважний захисник, ...
- Hindi:आर्गस, रक्षक, ...
Definition of Argus - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
mythologygiant with many eyes in Greek mythology
- Argus was tasked with watching over Io.
- Argus guarded the treasure with vigilance.
- The legend of Argus is well-known in mythology.
Expressions with Argus
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brilliantly patterned pheasant from East India
We spotted an argus pheasant in the dense forest.
large pheasant with long tail feathers
The Great Argus is known for its spectacular tail feathers.
Origin of Argus
Greek, Argos (watchful)
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- Italian:Argo, ...
- Spanish:Argos, ...
- Portuguese:Argus, ...
- Chinese:阿耳戈斯, ...
- Japanese:アルゴス, ...
- Arabic:أَرْغُوس, ...
- Hebrew:אַרְגוּס, ...
- Russian:Аргус, ...
- Ukrainian:Аргус, ...
- Hindi:Argus, ...
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