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Hasil cari dari kata atau frase: argus (0.00836 detik)
Found 2 items, similar to argus.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: Argus
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 pheasant
]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Argus
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. (Zo["o]l.) 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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