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argus Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: AA1 R G AH0 S

What Does Argus Mean?

As a noun, argus means A watchful guardian. It can also mean An alert, observant person. (Can we add an example for this sense?).

Argus: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Synonymsargus pheasant
Pluralarguses

Argus Definition (Noun)

  1. A watchful guardian.
  2. An alert, observant person. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
  3. Either of two species of pheasant of Southeast Asia having large ocellated tails.
  4. Any of various nymphalid butterflies, such as those of the genus Junonia, also called pansies.

Noun

  1. An alert, observant person.
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called pansies.

Synonyms of Argus

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Antonyms of Argus

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Argus in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

argus (plural arguses)

Words That Rhyme With Argus

Origin of Argus

Special use of Argus, a many-eyed mythological figure.

Questions People Ask About Argus

What part of speech is argus?

Argus is a noun.

What is another word for argus?

You can replace argus with words such as argus pheasant. See the full list of argus synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of argus?

The plural of argus is arguses.

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