/ˈɑːɡəs/
OriginFrom Ancient Greek Ἄργος (Árgos).
- GreekA mythical being, also called Argos or Argus Panoptes, with many eyes, a watchman who served Hera; his eyes were later transplanted to the peacock's tail.
- A watchful guardian.
- An alert, observant person.
- Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.
FormsArgos(alternative) · arguses(plural)