Definitions for: Argus


[n] large brilliantly patterned East Indian pheasant
[n] (Greek mythology) a giant with 100 eyes; was guardian of the heifer Io and was slain by Hermes



Webster (1913) Definition: Ar"gus, 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.

2. One very vigilant; a guardian always watchful.

3. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of East Indian pheasants. The common
species (A. giganteus) is remarkable for the great
length and beauty of the wing and tail feathers of the
male. The species A. Grayi inhabits Borneo.

Synonyms: argus pheasant

See Also: Argusianus, genus Argusianus, giant, pheasant

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